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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,526.92, 294,997.36 and 186,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,526.92, 294,997.36 and 186,183.40 is: 256,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,526.92 : 294,997.36 = 186,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,526.92/294,997.36 = 186,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,526.92x = 294,997.36 × 186,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,526.92x = 54,923,611,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,923,611,475.82/214,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,022.00

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