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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,085.08, 295,157.34 and 184,191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,085.08, 295,157.34 and 184,191.51 is: 253,943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,085.08 : 295,157.34 = 184,191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,085.08/295,157.34 = 184,191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,085.08x = 295,157.34 × 184,191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,085.08x = 54,365,476,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,365,476,142.18/214,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,943.32

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