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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,447.40, 354,671.10 and 214,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,447.40, 354,671.10 and 214,674.60 is: 322,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,447.40 : 354,671.10 = 214,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,447.40/354,671.10 = 214,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,447.40x = 354,671.10 × 214,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,447.40x = 76,138,876,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,138,876,524.06/236,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,011.90

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