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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,719.62, 320,633.49 and 175,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,719.62, 320,633.49 and 175,354.82 is: 261,851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,719.62 : 320,633.49 = 175,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,719.62/320,633.49 = 175,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,719.62x = 320,633.49 × 175,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,719.62x = 56,224,627,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,224,627,924.92/214,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,851.38

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