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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,879.55, 296,225.82 and 151,019.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,879.55, 296,225.82 and 151,019.15 is: 208,189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,879.55 : 296,225.82 = 151,019.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,879.55/296,225.82 = 151,019.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,879.55x = 296,225.82 × 151,019.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,879.55x = 44,735,770,063.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,735,770,063.32/214,879.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,189.99

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