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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,436.25, 295,728.39 and 133,871.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,436.25, 295,728.39 and 133,871.22 is: 184,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,436.25 : 295,728.39 = 133,871.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,436.25/295,728.39 = 133,871.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,436.25x = 295,728.39 × 133,871.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,436.25x = 39,589,520,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,589,520,357.94/214,436.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,621.40

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