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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,867.36, 458,995.70 and 211,853.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,867.36, 458,995.70 and 211,853.81 is: 292,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,867.36 : 458,995.70 = 211,853.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,867.36/458,995.70 = 211,853.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,867.36x = 458,995.70 × 211,853.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,867.36x = 97,239,987,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,239,987,818.62/332,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,128.34

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