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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,493.98, 295,433.47 and 159,871.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,493.98, 295,433.47 and 159,871.10 is: 220,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,493.98 : 295,433.47 = 159,871.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,493.98/295,433.47 = 159,871.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,493.98x = 295,433.47 × 159,871.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,493.98x = 47,231,273,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231,273,825.72/214,493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,198.60

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