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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,954.65, 322,431.58 and 57,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,954.65, 322,431.58 and 57,183.10 is: 85,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,954.65 : 322,431.58 = 57,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,954.65/322,431.58 = 57,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,954.65x = 322,431.58 × 57,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,954.65x = 18,437,637,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437,637,139.34/214,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,774.55

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