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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,831.14, 322,355.79 and 96,478.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,831.14, 322,355.79 and 96,478.26 is: 144,766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,831.14 : 322,355.79 = 96,478.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,831.14/322,355.79 = 96,478.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,831.14x = 322,355.79 × 96,478.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,831.14x = 31,100,325,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,100,325,720.13/214,831.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,766.38

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