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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,218.80, 320,990.16 and 174,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,218.80, 320,990.16 and 174,041.76 is: 260,788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,218.80 : 320,990.16 = 174,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,218.80/320,990.16 = 174,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,218.80x = 320,990.16 × 174,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,218.80x = 55,865,692,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,865,692,389.08/214,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,788.00

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