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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,779.76, 322,169.88 and 81,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,779.76, 322,169.88 and 81,628.72 is: 122,443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,779.76 : 322,169.88 = 81,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,779.76/322,169.88 = 81,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,779.76x = 322,169.88 × 81,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,779.76x = 26,298,314,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,298,314,926.95/214,779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,443.17

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