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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,744.56, 296,002.80 and 145,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,744.56, 296,002.80 and 145,812.48 is: 200,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,744.56 : 296,002.80 = 145,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,744.56/296,002.80 = 145,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,744.56x = 296,002.80 × 145,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,744.56x = 43,160,902,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160,902,354.94/214,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,987.17

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