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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,970.85, 295,982.15 and 195,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,970.85, 295,982.15 and 195,041.81 is: 268,542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,970.85 : 295,982.15 = 195,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,970.85/295,982.15 = 195,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,970.85x = 295,982.15 × 195,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,970.85x = 57,728,891,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,728,891,808.57/214,970.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,542.88

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