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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,050.36, 295,265.34 and 138,600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,050.36, 295,265.34 and 138,600.48 is: 191,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,050.36 : 295,265.34 = 138,600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,050.36/295,265.34 = 138,600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,050.36x = 295,265.34 × 138,600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,050.36x = 40,923,917,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,923,917,851.36/214,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,188.27

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