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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,918.68, 322,266.60 and 113,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,918.68, 322,266.60 and 113,771.56 is: 170,598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,918.68 : 322,266.60 = 113,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,918.68/322,266.60 = 113,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,918.68x = 322,266.60 × 113,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,918.68x = 36,664,773,817.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,664,773,817.90/214,918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,598.36

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