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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,286.34, 329,917.19 and 214,225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,286.34, 329,917.19 and 214,225.43 is: 320,839.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,286.34 : 329,917.19 = 214,225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,286.34/329,917.19 = 214,225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,286.34x = 329,917.19 × 214,225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,286.34x = 70,676,649,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,676,649,171.43/220,286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,839.91

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