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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,036.36, 295,369.44 and 123,391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,036.36, 295,369.44 and 123,391.89 is: 170,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,036.36 : 295,369.44 = 123,391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,036.36/295,369.44 = 123,391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,036.36x = 295,369.44 × 123,391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,036.36x = 36,446,192,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446,192,987.12/214,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,280.38

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