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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,618.49, 296,253.05 and 184,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,618.49, 296,253.05 and 184,281.96 is: 254,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,618.49 : 296,253.05 = 184,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,618.49/296,253.05 = 184,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,618.49x = 296,253.05 × 184,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,618.49x = 54,594,092,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,594,092,899.52/214,618.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,377.40

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