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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,872.08, 322,259.52 and 81,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,872.08, 322,259.52 and 81,704.84 is: 122,538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,872.08 : 322,259.52 = 81,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,872.08/322,259.52 = 81,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,872.08x = 322,259.52 × 81,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,872.08x = 26,330,162,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330,162,520.08/214,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,538.78

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