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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,480.32, 375,093.60 and 214,556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,480.32, 375,093.60 and 214,556.16 is: 296,443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,480.32 : 375,093.60 = 214,556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,480.32/375,093.60 = 214,556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,480.32x = 375,093.60 × 214,556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,480.32x = 80,478,642,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,478,642,456.58/271,480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,443.74

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