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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,147.62, 495,682.23 and 216,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,147.62, 495,682.23 and 216,052.30 is: 298,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,147.62 : 495,682.23 = 216,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,147.62/495,682.23 = 216,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,147.62x = 495,682.23 × 216,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,147.62x = 107,093,285,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,093,285,860.63/359,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,187.37

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