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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,196.46, 320,783.96 and 124,048.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,196.46, 320,783.96 and 124,048.70 is: 185,777.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,196.46 : 320,783.96 = 124,048.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,196.46/320,783.96 = 124,048.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,196.46x = 320,783.96 × 124,048.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,196.46x = 39,792,833,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,792,833,218.85/214,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,777.27

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