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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,834.10, 322,251.15 and 121,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,834.10, 322,251.15 and 121,522.10 is: 182,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,834.10 : 322,251.15 = 121,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,834.10/322,251.15 = 121,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,834.10x = 322,251.15 × 121,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,834.10x = 39,160,636,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,160,636,475.42/214,834.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,283.15

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