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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,274.83, 321,414.99 and 147,697.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,274.83, 321,414.99 and 147,697.09 is: 221,547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,274.83 : 321,414.99 = 147,697.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,274.83/321,414.99 = 147,697.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,274.83x = 321,414.99 × 147,697.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,274.83x = 47,472,058,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,472,058,705.38/214,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,547.53

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