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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,910.17, 296,558.67 and 124,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,910.17, 296,558.67 and 124,272 is: 171,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,910.17 : 296,558.67 = 124,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,910.17/296,558.67 = 124,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,910.17x = 296,558.67 × 124,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,910.17x = 36,853,939,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,853,939,038.24/214,910.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,485.32

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