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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,534.78, 296,112.42 and 146,579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,534.78, 296,112.42 and 146,579.23 is: 202,316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,534.78 : 296,112.42 = 146,579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,534.78/296,112.42 = 146,579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,534.78x = 296,112.42 × 146,579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,534.78x = 43,403,930,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,403,930,517.04/214,534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,316.52

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