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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,109.60, 321,164.40 and 143,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,109.60, 321,164.40 and 143,607.20 is: 215,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,109.60 : 321,164.40 = 143,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,109.60/321,164.40 = 143,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,109.60x = 321,164.40 × 143,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,109.60x = 46,121,520,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121,520,223.68/214,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,410.80

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