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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,386.88, 295,989.42 and 137,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,386.88, 295,989.42 and 137,941.52 is: 190,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,386.88 : 295,989.42 = 137,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,386.88/295,989.42 = 137,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,386.88x = 295,989.42 × 137,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,386.88x = 40,829,230,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,829,230,498.72/214,386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,446.50

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