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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,681.96, 384,319.14 and 214,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,681.96, 384,319.14 and 214,918.76 is: 296,385.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,681.96 : 384,319.14 = 214,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,681.96/384,319.14 = 214,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,681.96x = 384,319.14 × 214,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,681.96x = 82,597,393,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,597,393,013.07/278,681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,385.86

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