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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,997.08, 322,636.08 and 81,878.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,997.08, 322,636.08 and 81,878.62 is: 122,871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,997.08 : 322,636.08 = 81,878.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,997.08/322,636.08 = 81,878.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,997.08x = 322,636.08 × 81,878.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,997.08x = 26,416,996,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,416,996,992.61/214,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,871.42

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