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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,867.07, 459,227.48 and 211,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,867.07, 459,227.48 and 211,986.72 is: 292,459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,867.07 : 459,227.48 = 211,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,867.07/459,227.48 = 211,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,867.07x = 459,227.48 × 211,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,867.07x = 97,350,126,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,350,126,159.13/332,867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,459.47

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