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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,930.14, 322,644.29 and 115,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,930.14, 322,644.29 and 115,284.96 is: 173,061.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,930.14 : 322,644.29 = 115,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,930.14/322,644.29 = 115,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,930.14x = 322,644.29 × 115,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,930.14x = 37,196,033,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,196,033,490.45/214,930.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,061.04

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