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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,951.08, 462,047.94 and 212,218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,951.08, 462,047.94 and 212,218.92 is: 292,745.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,951.08 : 462,047.94 = 212,218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,951.08/462,047.94 = 212,218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,951.08x = 462,047.94 × 212,218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,951.08x = 98,055,314,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,055,314,815.02/334,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,745.18

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