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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,219.87, 295,282.39 and 168,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,219.87, 295,282.39 and 168,825.04 is: 232,709.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,219.87 : 295,282.39 = 168,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,219.87/295,282.39 = 168,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,219.87x = 295,282.39 × 168,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,219.87x = 49,851,061,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,851,061,303.05/214,219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,709.79

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