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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,170.32, 295,669.64 and 136,723.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,170.32, 295,669.64 and 136,723.86 is: 188,752.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,170.32 : 295,669.64 = 136,723.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,170.32/295,669.64 = 136,723.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,170.32x = 295,669.64 × 136,723.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,170.32x = 40,425,094,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425,094,465.61/214,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,752.09

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