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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,224.80, 381,337.20 and 214,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,224.80, 381,337.20 and 214,858.80 is: 322,288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,224.80 : 381,337.20 = 214,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,224.80/381,337.20 = 214,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,224.80x = 381,337.20 × 214,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,224.80x = 81,933,653,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,933,653,187.36/254,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,288.20

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