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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,881.80, 322,322.70 and 165,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,881.80, 322,322.70 and 165,729.80 is: 248,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,881.80 : 322,322.70 = 165,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,881.80/322,322.70 = 165,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,881.80x = 322,322.70 × 165,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,881.80x = 53,418,476,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,418,476,606.46/214,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,594.70

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