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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,620.93, 321,712.69 and 96,260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,620.93, 321,712.69 and 96,260.49 is: 144,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,620.93 : 321,712.69 = 96,260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,620.93/321,712.69 = 96,260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,620.93x = 321,712.69 × 96,260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,620.93x = 30,968,221,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968,221,178.62/214,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,292.64

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