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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,974.80, 322,073.40 and 175,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,974.80, 322,073.40 and 175,317.20 is: 262,658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,974.80 : 322,073.40 = 175,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,974.80/322,073.40 = 175,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,974.80x = 322,073.40 × 175,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,974.80x = 56,465,006,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,465,006,682.48/214,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,658.72

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