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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,713.40, 322,070.10 and 185,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,713.40, 322,070.10 and 185,164.60 is: 277,746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,713.40 : 322,070.10 = 185,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,713.40/322,070.10 = 185,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,713.40x = 322,070.10 × 185,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,713.40x = 59,635,981,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,635,981,238.46/214,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,746.90

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