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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,716.04, 296,316.66 and 124,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,716.04, 296,316.66 and 124,069 is: 171,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,716.04 : 296,316.66 = 124,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,716.04/296,316.66 = 124,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,716.04x = 296,316.66 × 124,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,716.04x = 36,763,711,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,763,711,689.54/214,716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,220.15

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