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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,873.08, 322,261.02 and 81,705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,873.08, 322,261.02 and 81,705.84 is: 122,540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,873.08 : 322,261.02 = 81,705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,873.08/322,261.02 = 81,705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,873.08x = 322,261.02 × 81,705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,873.08x = 26,330,607,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330,607,338.36/214,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,540.28

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