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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,437.84, 295,730.46 and 133,872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,437.84, 295,730.46 and 133,872.72 is: 184,623.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,437.84 : 295,730.46 = 133,872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,437.84/295,730.46 = 133,872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,437.84x = 295,730.46 × 133,872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,437.84x = 39,590,241,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,590,241,067.05/214,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,623.39

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