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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,972.35, 295,984.22 and 195,043.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,972.35, 295,984.22 and 195,043.31 is: 268,544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,972.35 : 295,984.22 = 195,043.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,972.35/295,984.22 = 195,043.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,972.35x = 295,984.22 × 195,043.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,972.35x = 57,729,739,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,729,739,521.43/214,972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,544.95

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