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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,861.28, 432,104.88 and 212,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,861.28, 432,104.88 and 212,084.32 is: 292,917.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,861.28 : 432,104.88 = 212,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,861.28/432,104.88 = 212,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,861.28x = 432,104.88 × 212,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,861.28x = 91,642,669,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,642,669,643.48/312,861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,917.90

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