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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,721.62, 320,636.47 and 175,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,721.62, 320,636.47 and 175,356.82 is: 261,854.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,721.62 : 320,636.47 = 175,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,721.62/320,636.47 = 175,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,721.62x = 320,636.47 × 175,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,721.62x = 56,225,791,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,225,791,755.23/214,721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,854.36

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