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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,079.60, 321,119.40 and 143,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,079.60, 321,119.40 and 143,577.20 is: 215,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,079.60 : 321,119.40 = 143,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,079.60/321,119.40 = 143,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,079.60x = 321,119.40 × 143,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,079.60x = 46,105,424,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,105,424,317.68/214,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,365.80

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