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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,174.14, 321,276.99 and 56,401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,174.14, 321,276.99 and 56,401.50 is: 84,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,174.14 : 321,276.99 = 56,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,174.14/321,276.99 = 56,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,174.14x = 321,276.99 × 56,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,174.14x = 18,120,504,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120,504,151.49/214,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,606.41

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