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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,151.61, 321,243.21 and 56,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,151.61, 321,243.21 and 56,379 is: 84,572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,151.61 : 321,243.21 = 56,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,151.61/321,243.21 = 56,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,151.61x = 321,243.21 × 56,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,151.61x = 18,111,370,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111,370,936.59/214,151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,572.66

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