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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,150.28, 295,416.83 and 145,216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,150.28, 295,416.83 and 145,216.43 is: 200,323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,150.28 : 295,416.83 = 145,216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,150.28/295,416.83 = 145,216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,150.28x = 295,416.83 × 145,216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,150.28x = 42,899,377,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,899,377,408.29/214,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,323.71

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