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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,188.29, 295,484.72 and 137,693.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,188.29, 295,484.72 and 137,693.18 is: 189,955.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,188.29 : 295,484.72 = 137,693.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,188.29/295,484.72 = 137,693.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,188.29x = 295,484.72 × 137,693.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,188.29x = 40,686,229,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,686,229,638.69/214,188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,955.44

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