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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,727.10, 321,701.85 and 183,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,727.10, 321,701.85 and 183,623.10 is: 275,102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,727.10 : 321,701.85 = 183,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,727.10/321,701.85 = 183,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,727.10x = 321,701.85 × 183,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,727.10x = 59,071,890,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,071,890,972.74/214,727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,102.17

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