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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,557.83, 354,618.20 and 214,632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,557.83, 354,618.20 and 214,632.51 is: 323,116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,557.83 : 354,618.20 = 214,632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,557.83/354,618.20 = 214,632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,557.83x = 354,618.20 × 214,632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,557.83x = 76,112,593,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,112,593,284.52/235,557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,116.39

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