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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,047.87, 456,146.13 and 214,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,047.87, 456,146.13 and 214,265.71 is: 321,450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,047.87 : 456,146.13 = 214,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,047.87/456,146.13 = 214,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,047.87x = 456,146.13 × 214,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,047.87x = 97,736,474,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,736,474,408.20/304,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,450.94

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