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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,769.61, 322,154.01 and 119,983.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,769.61, 322,154.01 and 119,983.41 is: 179,974.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,769.61 : 322,154.01 = 119,983.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,769.61/322,154.01 = 119,983.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,769.61x = 322,154.01 × 119,983.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,769.61x = 38,653,136,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,653,136,664.97/214,769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,974.89

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