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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,552.08, 297,438.12 and 203,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,552.08, 297,438.12 and 203,176.80 is: 281,668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,552.08 : 297,438.12 = 203,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,552.08/297,438.12 = 203,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,552.08x = 297,438.12 × 203,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,552.08x = 60,432,525,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,432,525,419.62/214,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,668.33

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