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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,052.10, 320,786.55 and 142,772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,052.10, 320,786.55 and 142,772.10 is: 213,963.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,052.10 : 320,786.55 = 142,772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,052.10/320,786.55 = 142,772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,052.10x = 320,786.55 × 142,772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,052.10x = 45,799,369,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,799,369,395.26/214,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,963.65

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