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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,329.61, 295,714.98 and 168,866.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,329.61, 295,714.98 and 168,866.47 is: 232,988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,329.61 : 295,714.98 = 168,866.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,329.61/295,714.98 = 168,866.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,329.61x = 295,714.98 × 168,866.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,329.61x = 49,936,344,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,936,344,798.72/214,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,988.55

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