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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,308.56, 321,151.80 and 120,614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,308.56, 321,151.80 and 120,614.24 is: 180,746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,308.56 : 321,151.80 = 120,614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,308.56/321,151.80 = 120,614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,308.56x = 321,151.80 × 120,614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,308.56x = 38,735,480,281.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735,480,281.63/214,308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,746.30

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