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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,885.70, 322,217.81 and 96,455.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,885.70, 322,217.81 and 96,455.53 is: 144,633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,885.70 : 322,217.81 = 96,455.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,885.70/322,217.81 = 96,455.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,885.70x = 322,217.81 × 96,455.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,885.70x = 31,079,689,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079,689,638.99/214,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,633.59

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