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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,388.88, 295,992.18 and 137,943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,388.88, 295,992.18 and 137,943.52 is: 190,449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,388.88 : 295,992.18 = 137,943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,388.88/295,992.18 = 137,943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,388.88x = 295,992.18 × 137,943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,388.88x = 40,830,203,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830,203,201.67/214,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,449.26

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