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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,845.60, 322,070.76 and 115,074.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,845.60, 322,070.76 and 115,074.12 is: 172,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,845.60 : 322,070.76 = 115,074.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,845.60/322,070.76 = 115,074.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,845.60x = 322,070.76 × 115,074.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,845.60x = 37,062,009,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,062,009,284.73/214,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,505.32

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