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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,946.18, 322,419.27 and 96,479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,946.18, 322,419.27 and 96,479.13 is: 144,718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,946.18 : 322,419.27 = 96,479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,946.18/322,419.27 = 96,479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,946.18x = 322,419.27 × 96,479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,946.18x = 31,106,728,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,106,728,570.34/214,946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,718.68

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