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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,961.80, 296,950.81 and 172,225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,961.80, 296,950.81 and 172,225.09 is: 237,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,961.80 : 296,950.81 = 172,225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,961.80/296,950.81 = 172,225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,961.80x = 296,950.81 × 172,225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,961.80x = 51,142,377,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,142,377,631.94/214,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,913.80

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