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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,718.99, 321,727.75 and 130,504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,718.99, 321,727.75 and 130,504.91 is: 195,544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,718.99 : 321,727.75 = 130,504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,718.99/321,727.75 = 130,504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,718.99x = 321,727.75 × 130,504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,718.99x = 41,987,049,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,987,049,123.35/214,718.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,544.19

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