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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,777.31, 462,687.80 and 214,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,777.31, 462,687.80 and 214,191.45 is: 320,955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,777.31 : 462,687.80 = 214,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,777.31/462,687.80 = 214,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,777.31x = 462,687.80 × 214,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,777.31x = 99,103,769,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,103,769,708.35/308,777.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,955.48

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