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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,478.08, 296,335.74 and 169,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,478.08, 296,335.74 and 169,501 is: 234,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,478.08 : 296,335.74 = 169,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,478.08/296,335.74 = 169,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,478.08x = 296,335.74 × 169,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,478.08x = 50,229,204,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,229,204,265.74/214,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,192.72

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