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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,591.41, 296,137.37 and 134,065.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,591.41, 296,137.37 and 134,065.71 is: 185,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,591.41 : 296,137.37 = 134,065.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,591.41/296,137.37 = 134,065.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,591.41x = 296,137.37 × 134,065.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,591.41x = 39,701,867,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,701,867,101.75/214,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,011.45

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