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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,939.88, 296,304.41 and 150,208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,939.88, 296,304.41 and 150,208.15 is: 207,068.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,939.88 : 296,304.41 = 150,208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,939.88/296,304.41 = 150,208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,939.88x = 296,304.41 × 150,208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,939.88x = 44,507,337,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507,337,262.94/214,939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,068.77

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