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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,338.05, 321,441.41 and 148,203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,338.05, 321,441.41 and 148,203.17 is: 222,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,338.05 : 321,441.41 = 148,203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,338.05/321,441.41 = 148,203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,338.05x = 321,441.41 × 148,203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,338.05x = 47,638,635,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638,635,931.27/214,338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,259.35

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