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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,821.08, 322,143.84 and 93,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,821.08, 322,143.84 and 93,249.40 is: 139,835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,821.08 : 322,143.84 = 93,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,821.08/322,143.84 = 93,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,821.08x = 322,143.84 × 93,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,821.08x = 30,039,718,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039,718,988.34/214,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,835.99

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