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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,428.25, 295,717.35 and 133,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,428.25, 295,717.35 and 133,863.22 is: 184,610.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,428.25 : 295,717.35 = 133,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,428.25/295,717.35 = 133,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,428.25x = 295,717.35 × 133,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,428.25x = 39,585,676,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585,676,680.87/214,428.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,610.36

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