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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,612.80, 396,919.20 and 212,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,612.80, 396,919.20 and 212,124.80 is: 318,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,612.80 : 396,919.20 = 212,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,612.80/396,919.20 = 212,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,612.80x = 396,919.20 × 212,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,612.80x = 84,196,405,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,196,405,916.16/264,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,187.20

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