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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,727.20, 295,835.93 and 166,162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,727.20, 295,835.93 and 166,162.12 is: 228,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,727.20 : 295,835.93 = 166,162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,727.20/295,835.93 = 166,162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,727.20x = 295,835.93 × 166,162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,727.20x = 49,156,724,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,156,724,470.16/214,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,926.40

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