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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,975.20, 322,462.80 and 188,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,975.20, 322,462.80 and 188,731.20 is: 283,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,975.20 : 322,462.80 = 188,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,975.20/322,462.80 = 188,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,975.20x = 322,462.80 × 188,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,975.20x = 60,858,791,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,858,791,199.36/214,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,096.80

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