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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,133.20, 439,699.80 and 214,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,133.20, 439,699.80 and 214,401.20 is: 321,601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,133.20 : 439,699.80 = 214,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,133.20/439,699.80 = 214,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,133.20x = 439,699.80 × 214,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,133.20x = 94,272,164,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,272,164,759.76/293,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,601.80

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