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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,867.96, 322,163.70 and 140,909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,867.96, 322,163.70 and 140,909.56 is: 211,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,867.96 : 322,163.70 = 140,909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,867.96/322,163.70 = 140,909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,867.96x = 322,163.70 × 140,909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,867.96x = 45,395,945,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,395,945,214.97/214,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,273.68

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