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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,414.86, 391,140.12 and 211,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,414.86, 391,140.12 and 211,670.34 is: 292,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,414.86 : 391,140.12 = 211,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,414.86/391,140.12 = 211,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,414.86x = 391,140.12 × 211,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,414.86x = 82,792,762,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,792,762,188.04/283,414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,125.69

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