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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,175.76, 321,170.40 and 114,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,175.76, 321,170.40 and 114,313.68 is: 171,420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,175.76 : 321,170.40 = 114,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,175.76/321,170.40 = 114,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,175.76x = 321,170.40 × 114,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,175.76x = 36,714,170,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,714,170,331.07/214,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,420.75

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