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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,266.72, 321,270.44 and 95,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,266.72, 321,270.44 and 95,916 is: 143,815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,266.72 : 321,270.44 = 95,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,266.72/321,270.44 = 95,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,266.72x = 321,270.44 × 95,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,266.72x = 30,814,975,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814,975,523.04/214,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,815.97

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