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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,849.76, 322,163.94 and 96,419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,849.76, 322,163.94 and 96,419.56 is: 144,579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,849.76 : 322,163.94 = 96,419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,849.76/322,163.94 = 96,419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,849.76x = 322,163.94 × 96,419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,849.76x = 31,062,905,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062,905,342.67/214,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,579.66

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