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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,703.92, 296,570.28 and 163,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,703.92, 296,570.28 and 163,405 is: 225,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,703.92 : 296,570.28 = 163,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,703.92/296,570.28 = 163,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,703.92x = 296,570.28 × 163,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,703.92x = 48,461,066,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,461,066,603.40/214,703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,711.14

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