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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,263.86, 295,665.55 and 122,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,263.86, 295,665.55 and 122,382.70 is: 168,877.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,263.86 : 295,665.55 = 122,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,263.86/295,665.55 = 122,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,263.86x = 295,665.55 × 122,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,263.86x = 36,184,347,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,184,347,260.86/214,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,877.51

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