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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,688.63, 429,930.86 and 216,160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,688.63, 429,930.86 and 216,160.47 is: 298,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,688.63 : 429,930.86 = 216,160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,688.63/429,930.86 = 216,160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,688.63x = 429,930.86 × 216,160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,688.63x = 92,934,055,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,934,055,684.30/311,688.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,163.12

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