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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,125.70, 455,672.70 and 214,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,125.70, 455,672.70 and 214,989.60 is: 323,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,125.70 : 455,672.70 = 214,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,125.70/455,672.70 = 214,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,125.70x = 455,672.70 × 214,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,125.70x = 97,964,891,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,964,891,503.92/303,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,182.40

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