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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,081.51, 295,152.42 and 184,187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,081.51, 295,152.42 and 184,187.95 is: 253,938.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,081.51 : 295,152.42 = 184,187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,081.51/295,152.42 = 184,187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,081.51x = 295,152.42 × 184,187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,081.51x = 54,363,519,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,363,519,177.34/214,081.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,938.41

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