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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,822.08, 322,145.34 and 93,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,822.08, 322,145.34 and 93,250.40 is: 139,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,822.08 : 322,145.34 = 93,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,822.08/322,145.34 = 93,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,822.08x = 322,145.34 × 93,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,822.08x = 30,040,181,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,040,181,813.14/214,822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,837.50

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