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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,822.16, 322,339.12 and 96,579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,822.16, 322,339.12 and 96,579.44 is: 144,916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,822.16 : 322,339.12 = 96,579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,822.16/322,339.12 = 96,579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,822.16x = 322,339.12 × 96,579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,822.16x = 31,131,331,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,131,331,699.69/214,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,916.76

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