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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,001.40, 534,002.10 and 216,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,001.40, 534,002.10 and 216,033.40 is: 324,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,001.40 : 534,002.10 = 216,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,001.40/534,002.10 = 216,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,001.40x = 534,002.10 × 216,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,001.40x = 115,362,289,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,362,289,270.14/356,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,050.10

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