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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,931.70, 322,397.55 and 188,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,931.70, 322,397.55 and 188,687.70 is: 283,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,931.70 : 322,397.55 = 188,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,931.70/322,397.55 = 188,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,931.70x = 322,397.55 × 188,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,931.70x = 60,832,452,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,832,452,195.14/214,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,031.55

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