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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,182.30, 498,273.45 and 214,084.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,182.30, 498,273.45 and 214,084.30 is: 321,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,182.30 : 498,273.45 = 214,084.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,182.30/498,273.45 = 214,084.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,182.30x = 498,273.45 × 214,084.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,182.30x = 106,672,522,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,672,522,751.84/332,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,126.45

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