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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,714.56, 296,385.74 and 184,378.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,714.56, 296,385.74 and 184,378.03 is: 254,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,714.56 : 296,385.74 = 184,378.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,714.56/296,385.74 = 184,378.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,714.56x = 296,385.74 × 184,378.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,714.56x = 54,647,018,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,647,018,861.29/214,714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,510.08

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