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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,621.93, 321,714.19 and 96,261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,621.93, 321,714.19 and 96,261.49 is: 144,294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,621.93 : 321,714.19 = 96,261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,621.93/321,714.19 = 96,261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,621.93x = 321,714.19 × 96,261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,621.93x = 30,968,687,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968,687,283.54/214,621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,294.14

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