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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,048.70, 461,963.70 and 213,278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,048.70, 461,963.70 and 213,278.70 is: 319,842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,048.70 : 461,963.70 = 213,278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,048.70/461,963.70 = 213,278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,048.70x = 461,963.70 × 213,278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,048.70x = 98,527,017,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,527,017,383.19/308,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,842.34

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