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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,888.14, 322,396.61 and 86,738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,888.14, 322,396.61 and 86,738.45 is: 130,133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,888.14 : 322,396.61 = 86,738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,888.14/322,396.61 = 86,738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,888.14x = 322,396.61 × 86,738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,888.14x = 27,964,180,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964,180,190.98/214,888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,133.66

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