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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,837.60, 322,256.40 and 121,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,837.60, 322,256.40 and 121,525.60 is: 182,288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,837.60 : 322,256.40 = 121,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,837.60/322,256.40 = 121,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,837.60x = 322,256.40 × 121,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,837.60x = 39,162,402,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,402,363.84/214,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,288.40

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