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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,871.63, 466,130.22 and 216,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,871.63, 466,130.22 and 216,996.14 is: 299,369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,871.63 : 466,130.22 = 216,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,871.63/466,130.22 = 216,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,871.63x = 466,130.22 × 216,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,871.63x = 101,148,458,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,148,458,477.35/337,871.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,369.49

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