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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,662.96, 322,107.84 and 155,983.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,662.96, 322,107.84 and 155,983.68 is: 234,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,662.96 : 322,107.84 = 155,983.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,662.96/322,107.84 = 155,983.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,662.96x = 322,107.84 × 155,983.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,662.96x = 50,243,566,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,243,566,240.05/214,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,057.92

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