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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,237.19, 295,741.50 and 149,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,237.19, 295,741.50 and 149,958.88 is: 207,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,237.19 : 295,741.50 = 149,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,237.19/295,741.50 = 149,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,237.19x = 295,741.50 × 149,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,237.19x = 44,349,063,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,349,063,370.17/214,237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,009.17

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