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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,308.70, 378,989.55 and 212,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,308.70, 378,989.55 and 212,942.70 is: 319,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,308.70 : 378,989.55 = 212,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,308.70/378,989.55 = 212,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,308.70x = 378,989.55 × 212,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,308.70x = 80,703,058,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,703,058,048.79/252,308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,858.40

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