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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,943.97, 385,128.05 and 214,298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,943.97, 385,128.05 and 214,298.07 is: 295,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,943.97 : 385,128.05 = 214,298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,943.97/385,128.05 = 214,298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,943.97x = 385,128.05 × 214,298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,943.97x = 82,532,196,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,532,196,746.37/278,943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,873.75

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