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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,732.06, 319,019.61 and 188,517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,732.06, 319,019.61 and 188,517.84 is: 281,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,732.06 : 319,019.61 = 188,517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,732.06/319,019.61 = 188,517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,732.06x = 319,019.61 × 188,517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,732.06x = 60,140,887,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,140,887,794.84/213,732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,384.50

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