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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,176.72, 1,267,811.28 and 214,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,176.72, 1,267,811.28 and 214,096 is: 321,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,176.72 : 1,267,811.28 = 214,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,176.72/1,267,811.28 = 214,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,176.72x = 1,267,811.28 × 214,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,176.72x = 271,433,323,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,433,323,802.88/845,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,155.70

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