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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,281.80, 397,922.70 and 212,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,281.80, 397,922.70 and 212,793.80 is: 319,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,281.80 : 397,922.70 = 212,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,281.80/397,922.70 = 212,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,281.80x = 397,922.70 × 212,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,281.80x = 84,675,483,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,675,483,439.26/265,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,190.70

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