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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,323.15, 295,632.23 and 137,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,323.15, 295,632.23 and 137,942.18 is: 190,274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,323.15 : 295,632.23 = 137,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,323.15/295,632.23 = 137,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,323.15x = 295,632.23 × 137,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,323.15x = 40,780,152,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780,152,116.59/214,323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,274.14

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