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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,761.89, 296,519.67 and 134,225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,761.89, 296,519.67 and 134,225.61 is: 185,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,761.89 : 296,519.67 = 134,225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,761.89/296,519.67 = 134,225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,761.89x = 296,519.67 × 134,225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,761.89x = 39,800,533,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800,533,582.75/214,761.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,324.01

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