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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,160.24, 295,533.16 and 123,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,160.24, 295,533.16 and 123,520 is: 170,453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,160.24 : 295,533.16 = 123,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,160.24/295,533.16 = 123,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,160.24x = 295,533.16 × 123,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,160.24x = 36,504,255,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,504,255,923.20/214,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,453.00

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