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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,013.99, 295,338.71 and 123,369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,013.99, 295,338.71 and 123,369.45 is: 170,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,013.99 : 295,338.71 = 123,369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,013.99/295,338.71 = 123,369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,013.99x = 295,338.71 × 123,369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,013.99x = 36,435,773,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,435,773,599.56/214,013.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,249.50

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