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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,149.60, 295,670.79 and 191,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,149.60, 295,670.79 and 191,415.74 is: 264,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,149.60 : 295,670.79 = 191,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,149.60/295,670.79 = 191,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,149.60x = 295,670.79 × 191,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,149.60x = 56,596,041,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,596,041,585.88/214,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,282.73

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