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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,183.70, 451,505.73 and 214,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,183.70, 451,505.73 and 214,004.02 is: 295,320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,183.70 : 451,505.73 = 214,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,183.70/451,505.73 = 214,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,183.70x = 451,505.73 × 214,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,183.70x = 96,624,041,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,624,041,273.03/327,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,320.46

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