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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,890.06, 296,240.31 and 151,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,890.06, 296,240.31 and 151,029.66 is: 208,204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,890.06 : 296,240.31 = 151,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,890.06/296,240.31 = 151,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,890.06x = 296,240.31 × 151,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,890.06x = 44,741,073,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,741,073,297.59/214,890.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,204.48

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