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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,671.08, 296,042.08 and 156,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,671.08, 296,042.08 and 156,474.92 is: 215,786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,671.08 : 296,042.08 = 156,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,671.08/296,042.08 = 156,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,671.08x = 296,042.08 × 156,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,671.08x = 46,323,158,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,323,158,913.24/214,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,786.68

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