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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,420.80, 437,659.20 and 212,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,420.80, 437,659.20 and 212,230.80 is: 317,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,420.80 : 437,659.20 = 212,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,420.80/437,659.20 = 212,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,420.80x = 437,659.20 × 212,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,420.80x = 92,884,762,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,884,762,143.36/292,420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,640.75

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