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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,266.53, 499,918.07 and 217,154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,266.53, 499,918.07 and 217,154.29 is: 299,667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,266.53 : 499,918.07 = 217,154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,266.53/499,918.07 = 217,154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,266.53x = 499,918.07 × 217,154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,266.53x = 108,559,351,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,559,351,049.43/362,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,667.07

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