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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,920.28, 432,186.42 and 212,143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,920.28, 432,186.42 and 212,143.32 is: 292,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,920.28 : 432,186.42 = 212,143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,920.28/432,186.42 = 212,143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,920.28x = 432,186.42 × 212,143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,920.28x = 91,685,461,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,685,461,997.71/312,920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,999.42

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