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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,754.12, 320,684.97 and 175,389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,754.12, 320,684.97 and 175,389.32 is: 261,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,754.12 : 320,684.97 = 175,389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,754.12/320,684.97 = 175,389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,754.12x = 320,684.97 × 175,389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,754.12x = 56,244,718,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244,718,822.52/214,754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,902.86

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