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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,427.25, 295,715.97 and 133,862.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,427.25, 295,715.97 and 133,862.22 is: 184,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,427.25 : 295,715.97 = 133,862.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,427.25/295,715.97 = 133,862.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,427.25x = 295,715.97 × 133,862.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,427.25x = 39,585,196,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585,196,233.65/214,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,608.98

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