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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,985.40, 320,134.20 and 201,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,985.40, 320,134.20 and 201,175.60 is: 302,383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,985.40 : 320,134.20 = 201,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,985.40/320,134.20 = 201,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,985.40x = 320,134.20 × 201,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,985.40x = 64,403,189,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,403,189,765.52/212,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,383.12

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