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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,871.76, 322,216.52 and 102,421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,871.76, 322,216.52 and 102,421.89 is: 153,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,871.76 : 322,216.52 = 102,421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,871.76/322,216.52 = 102,421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,871.76x = 322,216.52 × 102,421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,871.76x = 33,002,024,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002,024,455.51/214,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,589.40

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