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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,862.76, 437,107.05 and 214,853.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,862.76, 437,107.05 and 214,853.70 is: 296,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,862.76 : 437,107.05 = 214,853.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,862.76/437,107.05 = 214,853.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,862.76x = 437,107.05 × 214,853.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,862.76x = 93,914,066,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,914,066,988.59/316,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,387.20

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