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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,931.10, 385,110.29 and 214,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,931.10, 385,110.29 and 214,285.20 is: 295,855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,931.10 : 385,110.29 = 214,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,931.10/385,110.29 = 214,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,931.10x = 385,110.29 × 214,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,931.10x = 82,523,435,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,523,435,514.71/278,931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,855.99

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