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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,280.51, 321,474.29 and 151,223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,280.51, 321,474.29 and 151,223.71 is: 226,873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,280.51 : 321,474.29 = 151,223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,280.51/321,474.29 = 151,223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,280.51x = 321,474.29 × 151,223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,280.51x = 48,614,535,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,614,535,607.10/214,280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,873.35

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