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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,775.94, 322,138.86 and 57,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,775.94, 322,138.86 and 57,016.68 is: 85,518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,775.94 : 322,138.86 = 57,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,775.94/322,138.86 = 57,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,775.94x = 322,138.86 × 57,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,775.94x = 18,367,288,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,367,288,296.18/214,775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,518.37

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