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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,066.70, 636,100.05 and 214,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,066.70, 636,100.05 and 214,114.70 is: 321,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,066.70 : 636,100.05 = 214,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,066.70/636,100.05 = 214,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,066.70x = 636,100.05 × 214,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,066.70x = 136,198,371,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,198,371,375.74/424,066.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,172.05

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