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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,043.91, 295,377.62 and 123,400.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,043.91, 295,377.62 and 123,400.05 is: 170,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,043.91 : 295,377.62 = 123,400.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,043.91/295,377.62 = 123,400.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,043.91x = 295,377.62 × 123,400.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,043.91x = 36,449,612,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,449,612,459.88/214,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,290.35

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