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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,847.82, 296,217.42 and 153,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,847.82, 296,217.42 and 153,667.68 is: 211,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,847.82 : 296,217.42 = 153,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,847.82/296,217.42 = 153,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,847.82x = 296,217.42 × 153,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,847.82x = 45,519,043,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,519,043,706.99/214,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,866.44

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