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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,164.14, 499,786.84 and 217,054.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,164.14, 499,786.84 and 217,054.21 is: 299,535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,164.14 : 499,786.84 = 217,054.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,164.14/499,786.84 = 217,054.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,164.14x = 499,786.84 × 217,054.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,164.14x = 108,480,837,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,480,837,724.60/362,164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,535.01

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