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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,408.76, 321,567.99 and 138,279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,408.76, 321,567.99 and 138,279.26 is: 207,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,408.76 : 321,567.99 = 138,279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,408.76/321,567.99 = 138,279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,408.76x = 321,567.99 × 138,279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,408.76x = 44,466,183,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,466,183,696.89/214,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,389.77

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