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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,946.85, 296,756.22 and 142,411.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,946.85, 296,756.22 and 142,411.15 is: 196,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,946.85 : 296,756.22 = 142,411.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,946.85/296,756.22 = 142,411.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,946.85x = 296,756.22 × 142,411.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,946.85x = 42,261,394,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,261,394,559.85/214,946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,613.23

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