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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,451.84, 295,749.78 and 133,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,451.84, 295,749.78 and 133,886.72 is: 184,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,451.84 : 295,749.78 = 133,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,451.84/295,749.78 = 133,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,451.84x = 295,749.78 × 133,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,451.84x = 39,596,967,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,596,967,984.92/214,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,642.71

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