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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,835.02, 322,250.46 and 130,618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,835.02, 322,250.46 and 130,618.44 is: 195,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,835.02 : 322,250.46 = 130,618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,835.02/322,250.46 = 130,618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,835.02x = 322,250.46 × 130,618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,835.02x = 42,091,852,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091,852,374.48/214,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,926.40

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