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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,119.59, 475,057.71 and 215,129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,119.59, 475,057.71 and 215,129.72 is: 296,986.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,119.59 : 475,057.71 = 215,129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,119.59/475,057.71 = 215,129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,119.59x = 475,057.71 × 215,129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,119.59x = 102,199,033,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,199,033,323.79/344,119.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,986.97

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