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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,838.61, 296,485.70 and 146,997.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,838.61, 296,485.70 and 146,997.87 is: 202,862.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,838.61 : 296,485.70 = 146,997.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,838.61/296,485.70 = 146,997.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,838.61x = 296,485.70 × 146,997.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,838.61x = 43,582,765,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,582,765,650.47/214,838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,862.82

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