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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,629.58, 296,189.97 and 134,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,629.58, 296,189.97 and 134,103.80 is: 185,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,629.58 : 296,189.97 = 134,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,629.58/296,189.97 = 134,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,629.58x = 296,189.97 × 134,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,629.58x = 39,720,200,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,720,200,736.47/214,629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,063.96

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