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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,697.32, 295,794.88 and 166,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,697.32, 295,794.88 and 166,132.24 is: 228,885.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,697.32 : 295,794.88 = 166,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,697.32/295,794.88 = 166,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,697.32x = 295,794.88 × 166,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,697.32x = 49,141,065,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,141,065,994.93/214,697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,885.33

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