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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,979.68, 341,968.98 and 214,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,979.68, 341,968.98 and 214,107.20 is: 321,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,979.68 : 341,968.98 = 214,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,979.68/341,968.98 = 214,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,979.68x = 341,968.98 × 214,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,979.68x = 73,218,019,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,218,019,084.81/227,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,160.29

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