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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,187.20, 319,780.80 and 178,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,187.20, 319,780.80 and 178,972.80 is: 268,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,187.20 : 319,780.80 = 178,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,187.20/319,780.80 = 178,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,187.20x = 319,780.80 × 178,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,187.20x = 57,232,065,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232,065,162.24/213,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,459.20

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