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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,920.40, 322,303.80 and 96,648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,920.40, 322,303.80 and 96,648.40 is: 144,938.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,920.40 : 322,303.80 = 96,648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,920.40/322,303.80 = 96,648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,920.40x = 322,303.80 × 96,648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,920.40x = 31,150,146,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,146,583.92/214,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,938.06

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