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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,720.62, 320,634.98 and 175,355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,720.62, 320,634.98 and 175,355.82 is: 261,852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,720.62 : 320,634.98 = 175,355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,720.62/320,634.98 = 175,355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,720.62x = 320,634.98 × 175,355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,720.62x = 56,225,209,838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,225,209,838.58/214,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,852.87

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