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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,395.91, 321,564.07 and 150,159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,395.91, 321,564.07 and 150,159.49 is: 225,218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,395.91 : 321,564.07 = 150,159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,395.91/321,564.07 = 150,159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,395.91x = 321,564.07 × 150,159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,395.91x = 48,285,896,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,285,896,753.52/214,395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,218.37

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