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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,196.40, 295,536.60 and 133,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,196.40, 295,536.60 and 133,617.60 is: 184,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,196.40 : 295,536.60 = 133,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,196.40/295,536.60 = 133,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,196.40x = 295,536.60 × 133,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,196.40x = 39,488,891,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,488,891,204.16/214,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,358.33

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