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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,055.10, 442,801.35 and 216,323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,055.10, 442,801.35 and 216,323.10 is: 324,644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,055.10 : 442,801.35 = 216,323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,055.10/442,801.35 = 216,323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,055.10x = 442,801.35 × 216,323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,055.10x = 95,788,160,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,788,160,716.19/295,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,644.99

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