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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,848.25, 432,086.99 and 212,071.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,848.25, 432,086.99 and 212,071.29 is: 292,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,848.25 : 432,086.99 = 212,071.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,848.25/432,086.99 = 212,071.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,848.25x = 432,086.99 × 212,071.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,848.25x = 91,633,244,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,633,244,301.16/312,848.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,899.97

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