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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,626.96, 296,264.70 and 184,290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,626.96, 296,264.70 and 184,290.45 is: 254,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,626.96 : 296,264.70 = 184,290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,626.96/296,264.70 = 184,290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,626.96x = 296,264.70 × 184,290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,626.96x = 54,598,754,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,598,754,882.12/214,626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,389.08

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