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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,236.59, 295,656.15 and 122,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,236.59, 295,656.15 and 122,363.88 is: 168,867.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,236.59 : 295,656.15 = 122,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,236.59/295,656.15 = 122,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,236.59x = 295,656.15 × 122,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,236.59x = 36,177,633,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,177,633,659.86/214,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,867.67

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