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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,866.96, 322,162.20 and 140,908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,866.96, 322,162.20 and 140,908.56 is: 211,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,866.96 : 322,162.20 = 140,908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,866.96/322,162.20 = 140,908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,866.96x = 322,162.20 × 140,908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,866.96x = 45,395,411,688.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,395,411,688.43/214,866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,272.18

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