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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,860.08, 296,267.88 and 146,888.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,860.08, 296,267.88 and 146,888.12 is: 202,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,860.08 : 296,267.88 = 146,888.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,860.08/296,267.88 = 146,888.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,860.08x = 296,267.88 × 146,888.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,860.08x = 43,518,231,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,518,231,909.59/214,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,542.19

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