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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,114.80, 321,172.20 and 134,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,114.80, 321,172.20 and 134,972.40 is: 202,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,114.80 : 321,172.20 = 134,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,114.80/321,172.20 = 134,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,114.80x = 321,172.20 × 134,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,114.80x = 43,349,382,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,349,382,647.28/214,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,458.60

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