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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,566.93, 295,424.64 and 188,979.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,566.93, 295,424.64 and 188,979.03 is: 260,194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,566.93 : 295,424.64 = 188,979.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,566.93/295,424.64 = 188,979.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,566.93x = 295,424.64 × 188,979.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,566.93x = 55,829,061,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,829,061,905.30/214,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,194.16

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