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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,051.80, 320,688.90 and 130,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,051.80, 320,688.90 and 130,848.60 is: 196,035.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,051.80 : 320,688.90 = 130,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,051.80/320,688.90 = 130,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,051.80x = 320,688.90 × 130,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,051.80x = 41,961,693,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,961,693,600.54/214,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,035.23

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