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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,078.46, 295,148.20 and 184,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,078.46, 295,148.20 and 184,184.88 is: 253,934.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,078.46 : 295,148.20 = 184,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,078.46/295,148.20 = 184,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,078.46x = 295,148.20 × 184,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,078.46x = 54,361,835,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,361,835,799.22/214,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,934.17

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