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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,524.48, 294,993.98 and 186,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,524.48, 294,993.98 and 186,180.96 is: 256,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,524.48 : 294,993.98 = 186,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,524.48/294,993.98 = 186,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,524.48x = 294,993.98 × 186,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,524.48x = 54,922,262,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,922,262,390.62/214,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,018.62

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