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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,663.50, 321,995.25 and 66,919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,663.50, 321,995.25 and 66,919.50 is: 100,379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,663.50 : 321,995.25 = 66,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,663.50/321,995.25 = 66,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,663.50x = 321,995.25 × 66,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,663.50x = 21,547,761,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547,761,132.38/214,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,379.25

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