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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,419.75, 295,705.58 and 133,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,419.75, 295,705.58 and 133,854.72 is: 184,598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,419.75 : 295,705.58 = 133,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,419.75/295,705.58 = 133,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,419.75x = 295,705.58 × 133,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,419.75x = 39,581,586,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581,586,944.06/214,419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,598.61

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