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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,045.72, 431,327.10 and 212,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,045.72, 431,327.10 and 212,268.76 is: 292,472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,045.72 : 431,327.10 = 212,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,045.72/431,327.10 = 212,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,045.72x = 431,327.10 × 212,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,045.72x = 91,557,268,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,557,268,671.40/313,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,472.51

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