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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,017.08, 483,010.74 and 214,000.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,017.08, 483,010.74 and 214,000.26 is: 295,312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,017.08 : 483,010.74 = 214,000.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,017.08/483,010.74 = 214,000.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,017.08x = 483,010.74 × 214,000.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,017.08x = 103,364,423,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,364,423,942.79/350,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,312.51

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