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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,972.80, 322,070.40 and 175,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,972.80, 322,070.40 and 175,315.20 is: 262,655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,972.80 : 322,070.40 = 175,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,972.80/322,070.40 = 175,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,972.80x = 322,070.40 × 175,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,972.80x = 56,463,836,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,463,836,590.08/214,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,655.72

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