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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,019.70, 459,029.55 and 211,541.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,019.70, 459,029.55 and 211,541.30 is: 317,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,019.70 : 459,029.55 = 211,541.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,019.70/459,029.55 = 211,541.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,019.70x = 459,029.55 × 211,541.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,019.70x = 97,103,707,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,103,707,745.42/306,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,311.95

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