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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,983.17, 322,513.55 and 88,554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,983.17, 322,513.55 and 88,554.41 is: 132,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,983.17 : 322,513.55 = 88,554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,983.17/322,513.55 = 88,554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,983.17x = 322,513.55 × 88,554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,983.17x = 28,559,997,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559,997,137.26/214,983.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,847.60

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