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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,202.14, 498,462.70 and 217,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,202.14, 498,462.70 and 217,934.50 is: 300,751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,202.14 : 498,462.70 = 217,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,202.14/498,462.70 = 217,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,202.14x = 498,462.70 × 217,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,202.14x = 108,632,219,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,632,219,293.15/361,202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,751.87

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