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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,423.50, 295,710.75 and 133,858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,423.50, 295,710.75 and 133,858.47 is: 184,603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,423.50 : 295,710.75 = 133,858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,423.50/295,710.75 = 133,858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,423.50x = 295,710.75 × 133,858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,423.50x = 39,583,388,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,583,388,557.55/214,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,603.78

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