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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,976.05, 319,295.39 and 106,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,976.05, 319,295.39 and 106,305.12 is: 159,373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,976.05 : 319,295.39 = 106,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,976.05/319,295.39 = 106,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,976.05x = 319,295.39 × 106,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,976.05x = 33,942,734,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,942,734,217.87/212,976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,373.48

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