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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,971.85, 295,983.52 and 195,042.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,971.85, 295,983.52 and 195,042.81 is: 268,544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,971.85 : 295,983.52 = 195,042.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,971.85/295,983.52 = 195,042.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,971.85x = 295,983.52 × 195,042.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,971.85x = 57,729,457,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,729,457,454.49/214,971.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,544.27

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