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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,947.60, 322,032.60 and 183,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,947.60, 322,032.60 and 183,843.60 is: 275,432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,947.60 : 322,032.60 = 183,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,947.60/322,032.60 = 183,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,947.60x = 322,032.60 × 183,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,947.60x = 59,203,632,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203,632,501.36/214,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,432.86

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