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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,370.16, 573,631.80 and 214,129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,370.16, 573,631.80 and 214,129.74 is: 321,237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,370.16 : 573,631.80 = 214,129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,370.16/573,631.80 = 214,129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,370.16x = 573,631.80 × 214,129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,370.16x = 122,831,628,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,831,628,189.73/382,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,237.48

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