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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,267.62, 295,722.06 and 136,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,267.62, 295,722.06 and 136,776.72 is: 188,772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,267.62 : 295,722.06 = 136,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,267.62/295,722.06 = 136,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,267.62x = 295,722.06 × 136,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,267.62x = 40,447,893,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447,893,398.44/214,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,772.78

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