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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,873.60, 322,456.20 and 139,810.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,873.60, 322,456.20 and 139,810.90 is: 209,811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,873.60 : 322,456.20 = 139,810.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,873.60/322,456.20 = 139,810.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,873.60x = 322,456.20 × 139,810.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,873.60x = 45,082,891,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082,891,532.58/214,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,811.22

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