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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,945.76, 296,312.50 and 150,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,945.76, 296,312.50 and 150,214.04 is: 207,076.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,945.76 : 296,312.50 = 150,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,945.76/296,312.50 = 150,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,945.76x = 296,312.50 × 150,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,945.76x = 44,510,297,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,510,297,727.50/214,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,076.88

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