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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,284.52, 321,480.28 and 151,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,284.52, 321,480.28 and 151,227.72 is: 226,879.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,284.52 : 321,480.28 = 151,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,284.52/321,480.28 = 151,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,284.52x = 321,480.28 × 151,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,284.52x = 48,616,729,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,616,729,769.36/214,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,879.34

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