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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,103.19, 499,669.38 and 214,902.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,103.19, 499,669.38 and 214,902.66 is: 296,546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,103.19 : 499,669.38 = 214,902.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,103.19/499,669.38 = 214,902.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,103.19x = 499,669.38 × 214,902.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,103.19x = 107,380,277,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,380,277,808.04/362,103.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,546.07

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