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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,243.34, 438,045.57 and 212,641.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,243.34, 438,045.57 and 212,641.47 is: 317,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,243.34 : 438,045.57 = 212,641.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,243.34/438,045.57 = 212,641.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,243.34x = 438,045.57 × 212,641.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,243.34x = 93,146,653,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,146,653,931.79/293,243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,642.86

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