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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,741.02, 296,320.95 and 125,368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,741.02, 296,320.95 and 125,368.86 is: 172,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,741.02 : 296,320.95 = 125,368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,741.02/296,320.95 = 125,368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,741.02x = 296,320.95 × 125,368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,741.02x = 37,149,419,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149,419,695.62/214,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,996.38

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