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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,543.98, 296,125.13 and 146,588.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,543.98, 296,125.13 and 146,588.43 is: 202,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,543.98 : 296,125.13 = 146,588.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,543.98/296,125.13 = 146,588.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,543.98x = 296,125.13 × 146,588.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,543.98x = 43,408,517,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408,517,890.25/214,543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,329.23

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