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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,778.59, 296,377.10 and 124,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,778.59, 296,377.10 and 124,140.42 is: 171,303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,778.59 : 296,377.10 = 124,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,778.59/296,377.10 = 124,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,778.59x = 296,377.10 × 124,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,778.59x = 36,792,375,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,792,375,569.79/214,778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,303.74

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