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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,217.54, 295,552.65 and 123,561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,217.54, 295,552.65 and 123,561.35 is: 170,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,217.54 : 295,552.65 = 123,561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,217.54/295,552.65 = 123,561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,217.54x = 295,552.65 × 123,561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,217.54x = 36,518,884,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518,884,430.08/214,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,475.70

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