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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,423.88, 295,711.22 and 133,858.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,423.88, 295,711.22 and 133,858.85 is: 184,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,423.88 : 295,711.22 = 133,858.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,423.88/295,711.22 = 133,858.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,423.88x = 295,711.22 × 133,858.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,423.88x = 39,583,562,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,583,562,697.39/214,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,604.27

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