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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,897.50, 322,396.67 and 211,327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,897.50, 322,396.67 and 211,327.22 is: 317,040.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,897.50 : 322,396.67 = 211,327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,897.50/322,396.67 = 211,327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,897.50x = 322,396.67 × 211,327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,897.50x = 68,131,192,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,131,192,008.36/214,897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,040.41

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