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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,394.91, 321,562.58 and 150,158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,394.91, 321,562.58 and 150,158.49 is: 225,216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,394.91 : 321,562.58 = 150,158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,394.91/321,562.58 = 150,158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,394.91x = 321,562.58 × 150,158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,394.91x = 48,285,350,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,285,350,702.51/214,394.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,216.87

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