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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,072.22, 295,277.27 and 137,687.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,072.22, 295,277.27 and 137,687.97 is: 189,917.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,072.22 : 295,277.27 = 137,687.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,072.22/295,277.27 = 137,687.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,072.22x = 295,277.27 × 137,687.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,072.22x = 40,656,127,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,656,127,205.00/214,072.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,917.81

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