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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,150.91, 424,084.38 and 215,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,150.91, 424,084.38 and 215,465.12 is: 297,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,150.91 : 424,084.38 = 215,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,150.91/424,084.38 = 215,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,150.91x = 424,084.38 × 215,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,150.91x = 91,375,391,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,375,391,826.83/307,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,493.48

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