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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,257.42, 483,266.05 and 214,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,257.42, 483,266.05 and 214,241.68 is: 295,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,257.42 : 483,266.05 = 214,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,257.42/483,266.05 = 214,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,257.42x = 483,266.05 × 214,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,257.42x = 103,535,730,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,535,730,438.96/350,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,598.96

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