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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,826.13, 322,330.23 and 114,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,826.13, 322,330.23 and 114,960.42 is: 172,489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,826.13 : 322,330.23 = 114,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,826.13/322,330.23 = 114,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,826.13x = 322,330.23 × 114,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,826.13x = 37,055,218,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055,218,619.50/214,826.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,489.35

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