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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,728.76, 321,967.32 and 143,732.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,728.76, 321,967.32 and 143,732.26 is: 215,514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,728.76 : 321,967.32 = 143,732.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,728.76/321,967.32 = 143,732.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,728.76x = 321,967.32 × 143,732.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,728.76x = 46,277,090,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,277,090,549.74/214,728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,514.17

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