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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,234.92, 465,601.14 and 216,428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,234.92, 465,601.14 and 216,428.28 is: 298,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,234.92 : 465,601.14 = 216,428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,234.92/465,601.14 = 216,428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,234.92x = 465,601.14 × 216,428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,234.92x = 100,769,253,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,769,253,896.24/337,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,810.26

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