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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,542.51, 296,178.93 and 151,163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,542.51, 296,178.93 and 151,163.25 is: 208,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,542.51 : 296,178.93 = 151,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,542.51/296,178.93 = 151,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,542.51x = 296,178.93 × 151,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,542.51x = 44,771,369,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,771,369,640.32/214,542.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,682.98

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