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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,709.62, 320,618.59 and 175,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,709.62, 320,618.59 and 175,344.82 is: 261,836.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,709.62 : 320,618.59 = 175,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,709.62/320,618.59 = 175,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,709.62x = 320,618.59 × 175,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,709.62x = 56,218,808,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218,808,075.48/214,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,836.47

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