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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,129.80, 321,194.70 and 134,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,129.80, 321,194.70 and 134,987.40 is: 202,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,129.80 : 321,194.70 = 134,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,129.80/321,194.70 = 134,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,129.80x = 321,194.70 × 134,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,129.80x = 43,357,237,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,357,237,446.78/214,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,481.10

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