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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,282.30, 295,649.68 and 168,819.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,282.30, 295,649.68 and 168,819.15 is: 232,923.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,282.30 : 295,649.68 = 168,819.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,282.30/295,649.68 = 168,819.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,282.30x = 295,649.68 × 168,819.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,282.30x = 49,911,327,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,911,327,675.37/214,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,923.24

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