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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,115.03, 295,344.97 and 137,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,115.03, 295,344.97 and 137,733.60 is: 189,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,115.03 : 295,344.97 = 137,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,115.03/295,344.97 = 137,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,115.03x = 295,344.97 × 137,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,115.03x = 40,678,926,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,678,926,723.20/214,115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,986.32

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