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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,669.20, 296,039.49 and 156,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,669.20, 296,039.49 and 156,473.04 is: 215,784.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,669.20 : 296,039.49 = 156,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,669.20/296,039.49 = 156,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,669.20x = 296,039.49 × 156,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,669.20x = 46,322,198,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,322,198,960.35/214,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,784.09

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