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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,859.67, 296,198.42 and 150,999.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,859.67, 296,198.42 and 150,999.27 is: 208,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,859.67 : 296,198.42 = 150,999.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,859.67/296,198.42 = 150,999.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,859.67x = 296,198.42 × 150,999.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,859.67x = 44,725,744,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,725,744,440.16/214,859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,162.59

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