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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,432.32, 295,787.88 and 141,836.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,432.32, 295,787.88 and 141,836.88 is: 195,649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,432.32 : 295,787.88 = 141,836.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,432.32/295,787.88 = 141,836.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,432.32x = 295,787.88 × 141,836.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,432.32x = 41,953,630,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953,630,041.01/214,432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,649.75

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