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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,712.06, 296,382.29 and 184,375.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,712.06, 296,382.29 and 184,375.53 is: 254,506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,712.06 : 296,382.29 = 184,375.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,712.06/296,382.29 = 184,375.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,712.06x = 296,382.29 × 184,375.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,712.06x = 54,645,640,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,645,640,879.49/214,712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,506.63

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