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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,274.63, 493,020.88 and 212,086.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,274.63, 493,020.88 and 212,086.61 is: 292,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,274.63 : 493,020.88 = 212,086.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,274.63/493,020.88 = 212,086.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,274.63x = 493,020.88 × 212,086.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,274.63x = 104,563,127,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,563,127,800.75/357,274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,668.78

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