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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,825.37, 322,238.96 and 72,671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,825.37, 322,238.96 and 72,671.73 is: 109,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,825.37 : 322,238.96 = 72,671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,825.37/322,238.96 = 72,671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,825.37x = 322,238.96 × 72,671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,825.37x = 23,417,663,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417,663,209.96/214,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,007.91

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