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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,189.40, 448,564.92 and 214,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,189.40, 448,564.92 and 214,808.72 is: 296,306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,189.40 : 448,564.92 = 214,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,189.40/448,564.92 = 214,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,189.40x = 448,564.92 × 214,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,189.40x = 96,355,656,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,355,656,302.10/325,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,306.26

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