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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,858.17, 296,196.35 and 150,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,858.17, 296,196.35 and 150,997.77 is: 208,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,858.17 : 296,196.35 = 150,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,858.17/296,196.35 = 150,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,858.17x = 296,196.35 × 150,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,858.17x = 44,724,987,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,724,987,577.15/214,858.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,160.52

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