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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,107.60, 321,161.40 and 143,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,107.60, 321,161.40 and 143,605.20 is: 215,407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,107.60 : 321,161.40 = 143,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,107.60/321,161.40 = 143,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,107.60x = 321,161.40 × 143,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,107.60x = 46,120,447,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,120,447,079.28/214,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,407.80

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