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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,262.88, 440,115.42 and 214,580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,262.88, 440,115.42 and 214,580.08 is: 322,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,262.88 : 440,115.42 = 214,580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,262.88/440,115.42 = 214,580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,262.88x = 440,115.42 × 214,580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,262.88x = 94,440,002,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,440,002,032.83/293,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,031.90

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