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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,871.27, 322,026.57 and 120,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,871.27, 322,026.57 and 120,097.62 is: 179,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,871.27 : 322,026.57 = 120,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,871.27/322,026.57 = 120,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,871.27x = 322,026.57 × 120,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,871.27x = 38,674,624,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,674,624,633.76/214,871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,989.75

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