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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,414.22, 295,698 and 133,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,414.22, 295,698 and 133,849.20 is: 184,591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,414.22 : 295,698 = 133,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,414.22/295,698 = 133,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,414.22x = 295,698 × 133,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,414.22x = 39,578,940,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,578,940,741.60/214,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,591.03

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