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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,218.40, 321,108.90 and 125,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,218.40, 321,108.90 and 125,426.20 is: 188,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,218.40 : 321,108.90 = 125,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,218.40/321,108.90 = 125,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,218.40x = 321,108.90 × 125,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,218.40x = 40,275,469,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,275,469,113.18/214,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,011.25

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