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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,994.20, 322,403.82 and 96,633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,994.20, 322,403.82 and 96,633.76 is: 144,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,994.20 : 322,403.82 = 96,633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,994.20/322,403.82 = 96,633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,994.20x = 322,403.82 × 96,633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,994.20x = 31,155,093,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,155,093,364.96/214,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,911.32

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