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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,670.26, 296,258.79 and 124,030.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,670.26, 296,258.79 and 124,030.09 is: 171,169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,670.26 : 296,258.79 = 124,030.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,670.26/296,258.79 = 124,030.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,670.26x = 296,258.79 × 124,030.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,670.26x = 36,745,004,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,745,004,386.99/214,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,169.52

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