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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,185.70, 451,508.49 and 214,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,185.70, 451,508.49 and 214,006.02 is: 295,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,185.70 : 451,508.49 = 214,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,185.70/451,508.49 = 214,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,185.70x = 451,508.49 × 214,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,185.70x = 96,625,534,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,625,534,941.11/327,185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,323.22

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