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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,634.84, 322,268.16 and 120,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,634.84, 322,268.16 and 120,050.28 is: 180,252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,634.84 : 322,268.16 = 120,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,634.84/322,268.16 = 120,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,634.84x = 322,268.16 × 120,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,634.84x = 38,688,382,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688,382,843.08/214,634.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,252.11

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