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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,830.20, 322,245.30 and 199,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,830.20, 322,245.30 and 199,278.20 is: 298,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,830.20 : 322,245.30 = 199,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,830.20/322,245.30 = 199,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,830.20x = 322,245.30 × 199,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,830.20x = 64,216,463,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,216,463,342.46/214,830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,917.30

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