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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,117.59, 295,348.65 and 137,736.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,117.59, 295,348.65 and 137,736.27 is: 189,990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,117.59 : 295,348.65 = 137,736.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,117.59/295,348.65 = 137,736.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,117.59x = 295,348.65 × 137,736.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,117.59x = 40,680,222,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,680,222,876.84/214,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,990.10

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