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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,571.73, 435,760.06 and 212,851.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,571.73, 435,760.06 and 212,851.73 is: 318,111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,571.73 : 435,760.06 = 212,851.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,571.73/435,760.06 = 212,851.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,571.73x = 435,760.06 × 212,851.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,571.73x = 92,752,282,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,752,282,635.90/291,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,111.37

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