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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,934.70, 322,746.30 and 170,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,934.70, 322,746.30 and 170,927.40 is: 256,664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,934.70 : 322,746.30 = 170,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,934.70/322,746.30 = 170,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,934.70x = 322,746.30 × 170,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,934.70x = 55,166,185,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,166,185,918.62/214,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,664.87

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