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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,139.52, 295,524.50 and 122,285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,139.52, 295,524.50 and 122,285.93 is: 168,761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,139.52 : 295,524.50 = 122,285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,139.52/295,524.50 = 122,285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,139.52x = 295,524.50 × 122,285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,139.52x = 36,138,486,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138,486,231.23/214,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,761.40

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