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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,184.72, 1,267,823.34 and 214,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,184.72, 1,267,823.34 and 214,104 is: 321,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,184.72 : 1,267,823.34 = 214,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,184.72/1,267,823.34 = 214,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,184.72x = 1,267,823.34 × 214,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,184.72x = 271,446,048,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,446,048,387.36/845,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,167.72

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