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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,931.14, 322,645.79 and 115,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,931.14, 322,645.79 and 115,285.96 is: 173,062.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,931.14 : 322,645.79 = 115,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,931.14/322,645.79 = 115,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,931.14x = 322,645.79 × 115,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,931.14x = 37,196,529,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,196,529,640.11/214,931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,062.54

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