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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,864.08, 296,273.40 and 146,892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,864.08, 296,273.40 and 146,892.12 is: 202,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,864.08 : 296,273.40 = 146,892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,864.08/296,273.40 = 146,892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,864.08x = 296,273.40 × 146,892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,864.08x = 43,520,227,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,520,227,825.61/214,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,547.71

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