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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,998.78, 322,498.88 and 65,240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,998.78, 322,498.88 and 65,240.31 is: 97,860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,998.78 : 322,498.88 = 65,240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,998.78/322,498.88 = 65,240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,998.78x = 322,498.88 × 65,240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,998.78x = 21,039,926,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039,926,905.85/214,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,860.68

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