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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,005.54, 409,718.05 and 212,171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,005.54, 409,718.05 and 212,171.81 is: 292,690.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,005.54 : 409,718.05 = 212,171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,005.54/409,718.05 = 212,171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,005.54x = 409,718.05 × 212,171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,005.54x = 86,930,617,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,930,617,679.15/297,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,690.23

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