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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,669.20, 322,004.91 and 125,860.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,669.20, 322,004.91 and 125,860.43 is: 188,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,669.20 : 322,004.91 = 125,860.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,669.20/322,004.91 = 125,860.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,669.20x = 322,004.91 × 125,860.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,669.20x = 40,527,674,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,527,674,824.69/214,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,791.29

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