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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,127.73, 321,221.08 and 71,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,127.73, 321,221.08 and 71,984.04 is: 107,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,127.73 : 321,221.08 = 71,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,127.73/321,221.08 = 71,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,127.73x = 321,221.08 × 71,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,127.73x = 23,122,789,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122,789,956.96/214,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,985.97

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