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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,338.30, 321,441.78 and 148,203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,338.30, 321,441.78 and 148,203.42 is: 222,259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,338.30 : 321,441.78 = 148,203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,338.30/321,441.78 = 148,203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,338.30x = 321,441.78 × 148,203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,338.30x = 47,638,771,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638,771,126.89/214,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,259.72

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