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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,977.30, 322,466.73 and 65,218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,977.30, 322,466.73 and 65,218.86 is: 97,828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,977.30 : 322,466.73 = 65,218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,977.30/322,466.73 = 65,218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,977.30x = 322,466.73 × 65,218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,977.30x = 21,030,912,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,030,912,518.53/214,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,828.53

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