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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,047.36, 295,261.20 and 138,597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,047.36, 295,261.20 and 138,597.48 is: 191,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,047.36 : 295,261.20 = 138,597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,047.36/295,261.20 = 138,597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,047.36x = 295,261.20 × 138,597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,047.36x = 40,922,458,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,922,458,261.78/214,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,184.13

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