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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,901.41, 296,546.59 and 124,263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,901.41, 296,546.59 and 124,263.25 is: 171,473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,901.41 : 296,546.59 = 124,263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,901.41/296,546.59 = 124,263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,901.41x = 296,546.59 × 124,263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,901.41x = 36,849,843,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,849,843,049.82/214,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,473.25

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