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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,972.85, 295,984.90 and 195,043.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,972.85, 295,984.90 and 195,043.81 is: 268,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,972.85 : 295,984.90 = 195,043.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,972.85/295,984.90 = 195,043.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,972.85x = 295,984.90 × 195,043.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,972.85x = 57,730,022,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,730,022,598.47/214,972.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,545.64

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