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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,036.66, 295,367.61 and 123,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,036.66, 295,367.61 and 123,392.80 is: 170,280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,036.66 : 295,367.61 = 123,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,036.66/295,367.61 = 123,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,036.66x = 295,367.61 × 123,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,036.66x = 36,446,236,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,446,236,427.21/214,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,280.35

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