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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,760.97, 296,438.13 and 151,284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,760.97, 296,438.13 and 151,284.51 is: 208,820.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,760.97 : 296,438.13 = 151,284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,760.97/296,438.13 = 151,284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,760.97x = 296,438.13 × 151,284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,760.97x = 44,846,497,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,846,497,242.37/214,760.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,820.52

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