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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,093.49, 473,893.74 and 214,623.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,093.49, 473,893.74 and 214,623.98 is: 321,768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,093.49 : 473,893.74 = 214,623.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,093.49/473,893.74 = 214,623.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,093.49x = 473,893.74 × 214,623.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,093.49x = 101,708,959,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,708,959,983.52/316,093.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,768.60

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