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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,268.19, 321,465.16 and 95,913.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,268.19, 321,465.16 and 95,913.21 is: 143,897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,268.19 : 321,465.16 = 95,913.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,268.19/321,465.16 = 95,913.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,268.19x = 321,465.16 × 95,913.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,268.19x = 30,832,756,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,832,756,184.64/214,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,897.97

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