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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,157.43, 321,381.45 and 114,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,157.43, 321,381.45 and 114,389.28 is: 171,661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,157.43 : 321,381.45 = 114,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,157.43/321,381.45 = 114,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,157.43x = 321,381.45 × 114,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,157.43x = 36,762,592,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,762,592,670.86/214,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,661.53

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