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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,152.08, 457,991.64 and 211,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,152.08, 457,991.64 and 211,723.44 is: 317,768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,152.08 : 457,991.64 = 211,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,152.08/457,991.64 = 211,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,152.08x = 457,991.64 × 211,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,152.08x = 96,967,565,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,967,565,512.04/305,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,768.00

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