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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,829.92, 322,242.82 and 130,613.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,829.92, 322,242.82 and 130,613.33 is: 195,918.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,829.92 : 322,242.82 = 130,613.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,829.92/322,242.82 = 130,613.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,829.92x = 322,242.82 × 130,613.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,829.92x = 42,089,207,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,089,207,788.79/214,829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,918.75

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