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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,590.68, 416,009.94 and 216,821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,590.68, 416,009.94 and 216,821.48 is: 299,080.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,590.68 : 416,009.94 = 216,821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,590.68/416,009.94 = 216,821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,590.68x = 416,009.94 × 216,821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,590.68x = 90,199,890,885.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,199,890,885.51/301,590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,080.50

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