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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,046.22, 321,043.77 and 56,286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,046.22, 321,043.77 and 56,286.96 is: 84,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,046.22 : 321,043.77 = 56,286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,046.22/321,043.77 = 56,286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,046.22x = 321,043.77 × 56,286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,046.22x = 18,070,577,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,070,577,840.24/214,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,423.72

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