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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,614.10, 320,421.15 and 185,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,614.10, 320,421.15 and 185,966.10 is: 278,949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,614.10 : 320,421.15 = 185,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,614.10/320,421.15 = 185,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,614.10x = 320,421.15 × 185,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,614.10x = 59,587,471,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,587,471,623.02/213,614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,949.15

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