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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,940.51, 321,916.42 and 124,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,940.51, 321,916.42 and 124,759.88 is: 186,852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,940.51 : 321,916.42 = 124,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,940.51/321,916.42 = 124,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,940.51x = 321,916.42 × 124,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,940.51x = 40,162,252,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,162,252,319.65/214,940.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,852.88

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