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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,935, 322,402.50 and 83,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,935, 322,402.50 and 83,607 is: 125,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,935 : 322,402.50 = 83,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,935/322,402.50 = 83,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,935x = 322,402.50 × 83,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,935x = 26,955,105,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,955,105,817.50/214,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,410.50

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