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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,758.03, 296,514.36 and 134,221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,758.03, 296,514.36 and 134,221.77 is: 185,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,758.03 : 296,514.36 = 134,221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,758.03/296,514.36 = 134,221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,758.03x = 296,514.36 × 134,221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,758.03x = 39,798,682,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,798,682,229.62/214,758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,318.72

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