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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,164.60, 321,246.90 and 125,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,164.60, 321,246.90 and 125,518.20 is: 188,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,164.60 : 321,246.90 = 125,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,164.60/321,246.90 = 125,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,164.60x = 321,246.90 × 125,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,164.60x = 40,322,332,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322,332,643.58/214,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,277.30

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