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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,955.60, 322,044.60 and 183,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,955.60, 322,044.60 and 183,851.60 is: 275,444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,955.60 : 322,044.60 = 183,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,955.60/322,044.60 = 183,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,955.60x = 322,044.60 × 183,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,955.60x = 59,208,414,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,208,414,981.36/214,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,444.86

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