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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,795.36, 322,279.92 and 96,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,795.36, 322,279.92 and 96,384.16 is: 144,615.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,795.36 : 322,279.92 = 96,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,795.36/322,279.92 = 96,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,795.36x = 322,279.92 × 96,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,795.36x = 31,062,679,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062,679,374.07/214,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,615.23

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