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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,283.56, 369,861.38 and 214,019.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,283.56, 369,861.38 and 214,019.91 is: 295,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,283.56 : 369,861.38 = 214,019.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,283.56/369,861.38 = 214,019.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,283.56x = 369,861.38 × 214,019.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,283.56x = 79,157,698,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,157,698,016.96/268,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,052.36

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