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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,996.08, 322,634.58 and 81,877.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,996.08, 322,634.58 and 81,877.62 is: 122,869.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,996.08 : 322,634.58 = 81,877.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,996.08/322,634.58 = 81,877.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,996.08x = 322,634.58 × 81,877.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,996.08x = 26,416,551,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,416,551,540.10/214,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,869.92

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