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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,238.80, 532,858.20 and 214,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,238.80, 532,858.20 and 214,925.20 is: 322,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,238.80 : 532,858.20 = 214,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,238.80/532,858.20 = 214,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,238.80x = 532,858.20 × 214,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,238.80x = 114,524,655,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,524,655,206.64/355,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,387.80

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