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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,957.58, 322,435.99 and 57,186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,957.58, 322,435.99 and 57,186.04 is: 85,778.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,957.58 : 322,435.99 = 57,186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,957.58/322,435.99 = 57,186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,957.58x = 322,435.99 × 57,186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,957.58x = 18,438,837,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438,837,421.58/214,957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,778.96

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