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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,452.18, 321,680.70 and 74,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,452.18, 321,680.70 and 74,178 is: 111,267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,452.18 : 321,680.70 = 74,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,452.18/321,680.70 = 74,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,452.18x = 321,680.70 × 74,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,452.18x = 23,861,630,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861,630,964.60/214,452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,267.84

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