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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,669.36, 296,140.80 and 151,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,669.36, 296,140.80 and 151,042.24 is: 208,365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,669.36 : 296,140.80 = 151,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,669.36/296,140.80 = 151,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,669.36x = 296,140.80 × 151,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,669.36x = 44,729,769,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,729,769,787.39/214,669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,365.88

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