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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,908.31, 295,332.73 and 137,456.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,908.31, 295,332.73 and 137,456.87 is: 189,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,908.31 : 295,332.73 = 137,456.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,908.31/295,332.73 = 137,456.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,908.31x = 295,332.73 × 137,456.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,908.31x = 40,595,511,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,595,511,541.33/213,908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,779.96

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