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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,525.92, 294,995.98 and 186,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,525.92, 294,995.98 and 186,182.40 is: 256,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,525.92 : 294,995.98 = 186,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,525.92/294,995.98 = 186,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,525.92x = 294,995.98 × 186,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,525.92x = 54,923,059,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,923,059,546.75/214,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,020.62

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