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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,625.79, 322,254.63 and 120,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,625.79, 322,254.63 and 120,041.28 is: 180,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,625.79 : 322,254.63 = 120,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,625.79/322,254.63 = 120,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,625.79x = 322,254.63 × 120,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,625.79x = 38,683,858,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,683,858,271.13/214,625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,238.63

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