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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,218.24, 295,280.15 and 168,823.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,218.24, 295,280.15 and 168,823.41 is: 232,707.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,218.24 : 295,280.15 = 168,823.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,218.24/295,280.15 = 168,823.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,218.24x = 295,280.15 × 168,823.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,218.24x = 49,850,200,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,200,984.19/214,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,707.55

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