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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,982.80, 322,474.20 and 185,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,982.80, 322,474.20 and 185,458.30 is: 278,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,982.80 : 322,474.20 = 185,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,982.80/322,474.20 = 185,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,982.80x = 322,474.20 × 185,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,982.80x = 59,805,516,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,805,516,925.86/214,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,187.45

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