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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,955.83, 322,462.91 and 74,696.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,955.83, 322,462.91 and 74,696.23 is: 112,054.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,955.83 : 322,462.91 = 74,696.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,955.83/322,462.91 = 74,696.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,955.83x = 322,462.91 × 74,696.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,955.83x = 24,086,763,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,086,763,691.83/214,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,054.48

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