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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,668.32, 322,003.60 and 125,859.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,668.32, 322,003.60 and 125,859.55 is: 188,789.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,668.32 : 322,003.60 = 125,859.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,668.32/322,003.60 = 125,859.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,668.32x = 322,003.60 × 125,859.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,668.32x = 40,527,228,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,527,228,219.79/214,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,789.98

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