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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,872.40, 322,308.60 and 194,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,872.40, 322,308.60 and 194,827.60 is: 292,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,872.40 : 322,308.60 = 194,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,872.40/322,308.60 = 194,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,872.40x = 322,308.60 × 194,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,872.40x = 62,794,610,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,794,610,997.36/214,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,241.40

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