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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,923.70, 322,385.55 and 196,552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,923.70, 322,385.55 and 196,552.90 is: 294,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,923.70 : 322,385.55 = 196,552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,923.70/322,385.55 = 196,552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,923.70x = 322,385.55 × 196,552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,923.70x = 63,365,814,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,365,814,770.60/214,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,829.35

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