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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,050.24, 295,423.20 and 162,980.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,050.24, 295,423.20 and 162,980.64 is: 224,939.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,050.24 : 295,423.20 = 162,980.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,050.24/295,423.20 = 162,980.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,050.24x = 295,423.20 × 162,980.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,050.24x = 48,148,262,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,148,262,206.85/214,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,939.07

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