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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,212.51, 295,545.71 and 123,556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,212.51, 295,545.71 and 123,556.32 is: 170,468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,212.51 : 295,545.71 = 123,556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,212.51/295,545.71 = 123,556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,212.51x = 295,545.71 × 123,556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,212.51x = 36,516,540,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516,540,319.39/214,212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,468.76

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