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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,615.34, 321,924.82 and 81,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,615.34, 321,924.82 and 81,459.84 is: 122,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,615.34 : 321,924.82 = 81,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,615.34/321,924.82 = 81,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,615.34x = 321,924.82 × 81,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,615.34x = 26,223,944,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223,944,329.23/214,615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,190.45

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