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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,345.02, 321,589.56 and 150,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,345.02, 321,589.56 and 150,369.84 is: 225,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,345.02 : 321,589.56 = 150,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,345.02/321,589.56 = 150,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,345.02x = 321,589.56 × 150,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,345.02x = 48,357,370,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357,370,682.87/214,345.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,605.29

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