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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,486.61, 321,784.59 and 151,429.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,486.61, 321,784.59 and 151,429.59 is: 227,182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,486.61 : 321,784.59 = 151,429.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,486.61/321,784.59 = 151,429.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,486.61x = 321,784.59 × 151,429.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,486.61x = 48,727,707,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,727,707,582.63/214,486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,182.98

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