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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,848.76, 322,162.44 and 96,418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,848.76, 322,162.44 and 96,418.56 is: 144,578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,848.76 : 322,162.44 = 96,418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,848.76/322,162.44 = 96,418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,848.76x = 322,162.44 × 96,418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,848.76x = 31,062,438,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062,438,550.89/214,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,578.16

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