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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,132.64, 295,222.76 and 184,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,132.64, 295,222.76 and 184,239.12 is: 254,008.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,132.64 : 295,222.76 = 184,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,132.64/295,222.76 = 184,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,132.64x = 295,222.76 × 184,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,132.64x = 54,391,581,506.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,391,581,506.37/214,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,008.83

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