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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,248.08, 1,267,945.92 and 214,161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,248.08, 1,267,945.92 and 214,161.89 is: 321,261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,248.08 : 1,267,945.92 = 214,161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,248.08/1,267,945.92 = 214,161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,248.08x = 1,267,945.92 × 214,161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,248.08x = 271,545,688,305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,545,688,305.26/845,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,261.53

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