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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,182.95, 321,033.83 and 101,771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,182.95, 321,033.83 and 101,771.15 is: 152,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,182.95 : 321,033.83 = 101,771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,182.95/321,033.83 = 101,771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,182.95x = 321,033.83 × 101,771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,182.95x = 32,671,979,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671,979,953.98/214,182.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,542.40

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