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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,638.21, 321,957 and 81,518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,638.21, 321,957 and 81,518.22 is: 122,277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,638.21 : 321,957 = 81,518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,638.21/321,957 = 81,518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,638.21x = 321,957 × 81,518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,638.21x = 26,245,361,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,361,556.54/214,638.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,277.21

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