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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,225.36, 464,035.32 and 215,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,225.36, 464,035.32 and 215,386.32 is: 297,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,225.36 : 464,035.32 = 215,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,225.36/464,035.32 = 215,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,225.36x = 464,035.32 × 215,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,225.36x = 99,946,859,924.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,946,859,924.82/336,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,261.52

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