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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,461.73, 296,033.81 and 146,429.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,461.73, 296,033.81 and 146,429.89 is: 202,125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,461.73 : 296,033.81 = 146,429.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,461.73/296,033.81 = 146,429.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,461.73x = 296,033.81 × 146,429.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,461.73x = 43,348,198,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,348,198,234.58/214,461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,125.56

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