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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,245.56, 295,653.84 and 123,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,245.56, 295,653.84 and 123,601.72 is: 170,567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,245.56 : 295,653.84 = 123,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,245.56/295,653.84 = 123,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,245.56x = 295,653.84 × 123,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,245.56x = 36,543,323,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,543,323,148.60/214,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,567.47

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