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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,882.88, 380,384.40 and 214,646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,882.88, 380,384.40 and 214,646.88 is: 295,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,882.88 : 380,384.40 = 214,646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,882.88/380,384.40 = 214,646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,882.88x = 380,384.40 × 214,646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,882.88x = 81,648,324,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,648,324,660.67/275,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,952.85

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