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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,275.78, 321,441.12 and 72,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,275.78, 321,441.12 and 72,060.12 is: 108,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,275.78 : 321,441.12 = 72,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,275.78/321,441.12 = 72,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,275.78x = 321,441.12 × 72,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,275.78x = 23,163,085,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,085,680.13/214,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,099.41

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