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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,007.16, 295,395.34 and 123,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,007.16, 295,395.34 and 123,423.52 is: 170,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,007.16 : 295,395.34 = 123,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,007.16/295,395.34 = 123,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,007.16x = 295,395.34 × 123,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,007.16x = 36,458,732,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,458,732,654.40/214,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,362.21

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