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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,533.78, 296,111.04 and 146,578.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,533.78, 296,111.04 and 146,578.23 is: 202,315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,533.78 : 296,111.04 = 146,578.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,533.78/296,111.04 = 146,578.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,533.78x = 296,111.04 × 146,578.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,533.78x = 43,403,432,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,403,432,126.66/214,533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,315.14

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