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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,887.71, 322,220.81 and 96,457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,887.71, 322,220.81 and 96,457.53 is: 144,636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,887.71 : 322,220.81 = 96,457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,887.71/322,220.81 = 96,457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,887.71x = 322,220.81 × 96,457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,887.71x = 31,080,622,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,080,622,964.91/214,887.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,636.58

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