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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,627.14, 366,924.43 and 212,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,627.14, 366,924.43 and 212,286.02 is: 293,241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,627.14 : 366,924.43 = 212,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,627.14/366,924.43 = 212,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,627.14x = 366,924.43 × 212,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,627.14x = 77,892,926,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,892,926,885.47/265,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,241.60

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