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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,272.62, 295,693.89 and 123,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,272.62, 295,693.89 and 123,627.50 is: 170,604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,272.62 : 295,693.89 = 123,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,272.62/295,693.89 = 123,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,272.62x = 295,693.89 × 123,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,272.62x = 36,555,896,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,555,896,385.98/214,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,604.61

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