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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,908, 295,270.80 and 124,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,908, 295,270.80 and 124,484 is: 171,833.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,908 : 295,270.80 = 124,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,908/295,270.80 = 124,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,908x = 295,270.80 × 124,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,908x = 36,756,490,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756,490,267.20/213,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,833.17

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