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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,838.43, 296,485.44 and 146,997.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,838.43, 296,485.44 and 146,997.69 is: 202,862.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,838.43 : 296,485.44 = 146,997.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,838.43/296,485.44 = 146,997.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,838.43x = 296,485.44 × 146,997.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,838.43x = 43,582,674,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,582,674,798.63/214,838.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,862.56

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