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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,541.98, 296,122.37 and 146,586.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,541.98, 296,122.37 and 146,586.43 is: 202,326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,541.98 : 296,122.37 = 146,586.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,541.98/296,122.37 = 146,586.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,541.98x = 296,122.37 × 146,586.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,541.98x = 43,407,519,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,407,519,032.97/214,541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,326.46

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