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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,975.32, 295,988.34 and 195,046.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,975.32, 295,988.34 and 195,046.32 is: 268,549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,975.32 : 295,988.34 = 195,046.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,975.32/295,988.34 = 195,046.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,975.32x = 295,988.34 × 195,046.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,975.32x = 57,731,436,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,731,436,479.91/214,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,549.14

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