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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,005.40, 459,008.10 and 216,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,005.40, 459,008.10 and 216,775.80 is: 325,163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,005.40 : 459,008.10 = 216,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,005.40/459,008.10 = 216,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,005.40x = 459,008.10 × 216,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,005.40x = 99,501,848,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,501,848,083.98/306,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,163.70

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