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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,955.58, 462,054.14 and 212,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,955.58, 462,054.14 and 212,223.42 is: 292,751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,955.58 : 462,054.14 = 212,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,955.58/462,054.14 = 212,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,955.58x = 462,054.14 × 212,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,955.58x = 98,058,709,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,058,709,815.96/334,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,751.38

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