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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,769.67, 322,060.50 and 88,325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,769.67, 322,060.50 and 88,325.43 is: 132,449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,769.67 : 322,060.50 = 88,325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,769.67/322,060.50 = 88,325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,769.67x = 322,060.50 × 88,325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,769.67x = 28,446,132,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,132,148.52/214,769.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,449.48

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