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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,764.94, 322,122.39 and 57,005.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,764.94, 322,122.39 and 57,005.65 is: 85,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,764.94 : 322,122.39 = 57,005.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,764.94/322,122.39 = 57,005.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,764.94x = 322,122.39 × 57,005.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,764.94x = 18,362,796,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362,796,221.50/214,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,501.83

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