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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,317.83, 321,411.11 and 148,182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,317.83, 321,411.11 and 148,182.95 is: 222,229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,317.83 : 321,411.11 = 148,182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,317.83/321,411.11 = 148,182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,317.83x = 321,411.11 × 148,182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,317.83x = 47,627,644,094.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,644,094.60/214,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,229.04

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