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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,465.90, 464,104.24 and 214,016.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,465.90, 464,104.24 and 214,016.78 is: 320,959.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,465.90 : 464,104.24 = 214,016.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,465.90/464,104.24 = 214,016.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,465.90x = 464,104.24 × 214,016.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,465.90x = 99,326,095,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,326,095,029.15/309,465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,959.74

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