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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,472.32, 370,461.12 and 214,737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,472.32, 370,461.12 and 214,737.76 is: 296,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,472.32 : 370,461.12 = 214,737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,472.32/370,461.12 = 214,737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,472.32x = 370,461.12 × 214,737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,472.32x = 79,551,991,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,551,991,075.89/268,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,313.57

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