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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,134.13, 321,176.35 and 56,374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,134.13, 321,176.35 and 56,374.89 is: 84,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,134.13 : 321,176.35 = 56,374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,134.13/321,176.35 = 56,374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,134.13x = 321,176.35 × 56,374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,134.13x = 18,106,281,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,106,281,401.85/214,134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,555.79

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