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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,162.14, 499,784.07 and 217,052.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,162.14, 499,784.07 and 217,052.21 is: 299,532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,162.14 : 499,784.07 = 217,052.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,162.14/499,784.07 = 217,052.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,162.14x = 499,784.07 × 217,052.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,162.14x = 108,479,238,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,479,238,276.88/362,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,532.24

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