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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,535.78, 296,113.80 and 146,580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,535.78, 296,113.80 and 146,580.23 is: 202,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,535.78 : 296,113.80 = 146,580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,535.78/296,113.80 = 146,580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,535.78x = 296,113.80 × 146,580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,535.78x = 43,404,428,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,404,428,910.17/214,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,317.90

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