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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,278.71, 465,492.09 and 214,731.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,278.71, 465,492.09 and 214,731.95 is: 296,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,278.71 : 465,492.09 = 214,731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,278.71/465,492.09 = 214,731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,278.71x = 465,492.09 × 214,731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,278.71x = 99,956,021,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,956,021,867.82/337,278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,360.31

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