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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,902.60, 322,499.70 and 139,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,902.60, 322,499.70 and 139,839.90 is: 209,854.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,902.60 : 322,499.70 = 139,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,902.60/322,499.70 = 139,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,902.60x = 322,499.70 × 139,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,902.60x = 45,098,325,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,325,798.03/214,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,854.72

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