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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,718.76, 321,908.74 and 135,666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,718.76, 321,908.74 and 135,666.36 is: 203,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,718.76 : 321,908.74 = 135,666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,718.76/321,908.74 = 135,666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,718.76x = 321,908.74 × 135,666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,718.76x = 43,672,187,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,672,187,007.99/214,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,392.51

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