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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,065.85, 456,172.98 and 214,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,065.85, 456,172.98 and 214,283.62 is: 321,477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,065.85 : 456,172.98 = 214,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,065.85/456,172.98 = 214,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,065.85x = 456,172.98 × 214,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,065.85x = 97,750,397,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,750,397,500.59/304,065.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,477.72

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