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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,601.68, 368,933.07 and 212,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,601.68, 368,933.07 and 212,593.52 is: 293,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,601.68 : 368,933.07 = 212,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,601.68/368,933.07 = 212,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,601.68x = 368,933.07 × 212,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,601.68x = 78,432,778,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,432,778,151.04/267,601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,095.24

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