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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,851.28, 432,091.14 and 212,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,851.28, 432,091.14 and 212,074.32 is: 292,904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,851.28 : 432,091.14 = 212,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,851.28/432,091.14 = 212,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,851.28x = 432,091.14 × 212,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,851.28x = 91,635,434,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,635,434,693.52/312,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,904.14

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