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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,929.06, 542,720.76 and 212,214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,929.06, 542,720.76 and 212,214.94 is: 318,221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,929.06 : 542,720.76 = 212,214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,929.06/542,720.76 = 212,214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,929.06x = 542,720.76 × 212,214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,929.06x = 115,173,451,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,173,451,367.55/361,929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,221.07

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