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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,861.26, 437,104.98 and 214,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,861.26, 437,104.98 and 214,852.20 is: 296,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,861.26 : 437,104.98 = 214,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,861.26/437,104.98 = 214,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,861.26x = 437,104.98 × 214,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,861.26x = 93,912,966,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,912,966,583.96/316,861.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,385.13

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