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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,312.28, 295,981.98 and 167,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,312.28, 295,981.98 and 167,129.24 is: 230,818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,312.28 : 295,981.98 = 167,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,312.28/295,981.98 = 167,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,312.28x = 295,981.98 × 167,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,312.28x = 49,467,243,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,467,243,371.10/214,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,818.52

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