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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,214.60, 322,676.10 and 114,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,214.60, 322,676.10 and 114,029.40 is: 170,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,214.60 : 322,676.10 = 114,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,214.60/322,676.10 = 114,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,214.60x = 322,676.10 × 114,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,214.60x = 36,794,562,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,794,562,077.34/215,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,966.85

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