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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,914.36, 292,221.83 and 147,456.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,914.36, 292,221.83 and 147,456.63 is: 203,337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,914.36 : 292,221.83 = 147,456.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,914.36/292,221.83 = 147,456.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,914.36x = 292,221.83 × 147,456.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,914.36x = 43,090,046,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,090,046,632.87/211,914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,337.08

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