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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,312.56, 321,157.80 and 120,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,312.56, 321,157.80 and 120,618.24 is: 180,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,312.56 : 321,157.80 = 120,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,312.56/321,157.80 = 120,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,312.56x = 321,157.80 × 120,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,312.56x = 38,737,488,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737,488,598.27/214,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,752.30

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