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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,168.42, 379,218.23 and 214,643.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,168.42, 379,218.23 and 214,643.19 is: 295,806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,168.42 : 379,218.23 = 214,643.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,168.42/379,218.23 = 214,643.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,168.42x = 379,218.23 × 214,643.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,168.42x = 81,396,610,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,396,610,593.35/275,168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,806.51

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