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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,210.12, 351,037.68 and 212,509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,210.12, 351,037.68 and 212,509.76 is: 317,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,210.12 : 351,037.68 = 212,509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,210.12/351,037.68 = 212,509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,210.12x = 351,037.68 × 212,509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,210.12x = 74,598,933,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,598,933,127.76/235,210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,158.69

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