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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,247.56, 295,656.60 and 123,603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,247.56, 295,656.60 and 123,603.72 is: 170,570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,247.56 : 295,656.60 = 123,603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,247.56/295,656.60 = 123,603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,247.56x = 295,656.60 × 123,603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,247.56x = 36,544,255,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544,255,602.55/214,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,570.23

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