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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,976.32, 295,989.72 and 195,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,976.32, 295,989.72 and 195,047.32 is: 268,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,976.32 : 295,989.72 = 195,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,976.32/295,989.72 = 195,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,976.32x = 295,989.72 × 195,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,976.32x = 57,732,001,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,732,001,633.55/214,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,550.52

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