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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,179.22, 1,267,815 and 214,098.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,179.22, 1,267,815 and 214,098.50 is: 321,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,179.22 : 1,267,815 = 214,098.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,179.22/1,267,815 = 214,098.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,179.22x = 1,267,815 × 214,098.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,179.22x = 271,437,289,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,437,289,777.50/845,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,159.45

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