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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,446.88, 321,576.86 and 72,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,446.88, 321,576.86 and 72,265.66 is: 108,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,446.88 : 321,576.86 = 72,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,446.88/321,576.86 = 72,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,446.88x = 321,576.86 × 72,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,446.88x = 23,238,963,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238,963,405.35/214,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,366.99

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