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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,761.08, 992,157.66 and 212,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,761.08, 992,157.66 and 212,226.08 is: 318,183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,761.08 : 992,157.66 = 212,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,761.08/992,157.66 = 212,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,761.08x = 992,157.66 × 212,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,761.08x = 210,561,730,923.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,561,730,923.77/661,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,183.91

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