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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,212.96, 321,355.98 and 72,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,212.96, 321,355.98 and 72,071.82 is: 108,120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,212.96 : 321,355.98 = 72,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,212.96/321,355.98 = 72,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,212.96x = 321,355.98 × 72,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,212.96x = 23,160,710,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160,710,346.48/214,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,120.02

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