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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,404.62, 321,541.04 and 148,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,404.62, 321,541.04 and 148,269.74 is: 222,359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,404.62 : 321,541.04 = 148,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,404.62/321,541.04 = 148,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,404.62x = 321,541.04 × 148,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,404.62x = 47,674,805,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674,805,163.10/214,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,359.04

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