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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,652.06, 296,159.46 and 134,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,652.06, 296,159.46 and 134,161.28 is: 185,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,652.06 : 296,159.46 = 134,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,652.06/296,159.46 = 134,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,652.06x = 296,159.46 × 134,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,652.06x = 39,733,132,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,733,132,237.71/214,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,104.83

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