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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,171.72, 381,821.46 and 212,947.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,171.72, 381,821.46 and 212,947.57 is: 318,640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,171.72 : 381,821.46 = 212,947.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,171.72/381,821.46 = 212,947.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,171.72x = 381,821.46 × 212,947.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,171.72x = 81,307,952,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,307,952,080.85/255,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,640.14

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