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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,973.10, 322,605.45 and 139,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,973.10, 322,605.45 and 139,910.40 is: 209,960.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,973.10 : 322,605.45 = 139,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,973.10/322,605.45 = 139,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,973.10x = 322,605.45 × 139,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,973.10x = 45,135,857,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,135,857,551.68/214,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,960.49

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