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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,617.10, 320,425.65 and 185,969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,617.10, 320,425.65 and 185,969.10 is: 278,953.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,617.10 : 320,425.65 = 185,969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,617.10/320,425.65 = 185,969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,617.10x = 320,425.65 × 185,969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,617.10x = 59,589,269,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,589,269,747.42/213,617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,953.65

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