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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,027.38, 321,016.77 and 56,268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,027.38, 321,016.77 and 56,268.14 is: 84,395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,027.38 : 321,016.77 = 56,268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,027.38/321,016.77 = 56,268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,027.38x = 321,016.77 × 56,268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,027.38x = 18,063,014,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063,014,951.62/214,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,395.81

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