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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,851.40, 322,277.10 and 193,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,851.40, 322,277.10 and 193,078.60 is: 289,617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,851.40 : 322,277.10 = 193,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,851.40/322,277.10 = 193,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,851.40x = 322,277.10 × 193,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,851.40x = 62,224,811,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,224,811,280.06/214,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,617.90

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