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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,427.52, 295,885.44 and 123,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,427.52, 295,885.44 and 123,783.12 is: 170,806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,427.52 : 295,885.44 = 123,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,427.52/295,885.44 = 123,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,427.52x = 295,885.44 × 123,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,427.52x = 36,625,622,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,625,622,925.77/214,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,806.54

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