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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,717.62, 320,630.51 and 175,352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,717.62, 320,630.51 and 175,352.82 is: 261,848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,717.62 : 320,630.51 = 175,352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,717.62/320,630.51 = 175,352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,717.62x = 320,630.51 × 175,352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,717.62x = 56,223,463,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223,463,229.77/214,717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,848.39

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