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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,446.38, 321,576.11 and 72,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,446.38, 321,576.11 and 72,265.16 is: 108,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,446.38 : 321,576.11 = 72,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,446.38/321,576.11 = 72,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,446.38x = 321,576.11 × 72,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,446.38x = 23,238,747,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238,747,614.11/214,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,366.24

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