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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,668.96, 322,116.84 and 155,989.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,668.96, 322,116.84 and 155,989.68 is: 234,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,668.96 : 322,116.84 = 155,989.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,668.96/322,116.84 = 155,989.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,668.96x = 322,116.84 × 155,989.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,668.96x = 50,246,902,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,246,902,794.21/214,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,066.92

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