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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,266.13, 465,474.73 and 214,719.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,266.13, 465,474.73 and 214,719.37 is: 296,342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,266.13 : 465,474.73 = 214,719.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,266.13/465,474.73 = 214,719.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,266.13x = 465,474.73 × 214,719.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,266.13x = 99,946,440,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,946,440,776.52/337,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,342.95

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