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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,837.88, 322,327.89 and 114,975.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,837.88, 322,327.89 and 114,975.81 is: 172,501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,837.88 : 322,327.89 = 114,975.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,837.88/322,327.89 = 114,975.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,837.88x = 322,327.89 × 114,975.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,837.88x = 37,059,910,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059,910,238.34/214,837.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,501.75

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