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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,221.93, 321,525.62 and 114,467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,221.93, 321,525.62 and 114,467.39 is: 171,804.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,221.93 : 321,525.62 = 114,467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,221.93/321,525.62 = 114,467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,221.93x = 321,525.62 × 114,467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,221.93x = 36,804,197,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,804,197,994.54/214,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,804.07

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