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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,139.80, 320,864.10 and 135,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,139.80, 320,864.10 and 135,112.60 is: 202,450.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,139.80 : 320,864.10 = 135,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,139.80/320,864.10 = 135,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,139.80x = 320,864.10 × 135,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,139.80x = 43,352,782,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352,782,797.66/214,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,450.84

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