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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,670.40, 322,005.60 and 56,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,670.40, 322,005.60 and 56,914.80 is: 85,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,670.40 : 322,005.60 = 56,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,670.40/322,005.60 = 56,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,670.40x = 322,005.60 × 56,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,670.40x = 18,326,884,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326,884,322.88/214,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,372.20

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