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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,555.21, 214,377.34 and 150,458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,555.21, 214,377.34 and 150,458.23 is: 208,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,555.21 : 214,377.34 = 150,458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,555.21/214,377.34 = 150,458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,555.21x = 214,377.34 × 150,458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,555.21x = 32,254,835,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254,835,128.51/154,555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,694.58

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