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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,555.80, 437,861.70 and 212,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,555.80, 437,861.70 and 212,365.80 is: 317,843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,555.80 : 437,861.70 = 212,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,555.80/437,861.70 = 212,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,555.80x = 437,861.70 × 212,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,555.80x = 92,986,850,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,986,850,209.86/292,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,843.13

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