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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,701.28, 514,012.86 and 216,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,701.28, 514,012.86 and 216,730.08 is: 325,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,701.28 : 514,012.86 = 216,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,701.28/514,012.86 = 216,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,701.28x = 514,012.86 × 216,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,701.28x = 111,402,048,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,402,048,268.83/342,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,070.42

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