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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,666.96, 322,233.72 and 181,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,666.96, 322,233.72 and 181,541.20 is: 272,509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,666.96 : 322,233.72 = 181,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,666.96/322,233.72 = 181,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,666.96x = 322,233.72 × 181,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,666.96x = 58,498,696,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,498,696,209.26/214,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,509.08

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