Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,156.24, 295,527.64 and 123,516
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 214,156.24, 295,527.64 and 123,516 is: 170,447.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,156.24 : 295,527.64 = 123,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,156.24/295,527.64 = 123,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,156.24x = 295,527.64 × 123,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,156.24x = 36,502,391,982.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,502,391,982.24/214,156.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,447.48
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