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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,947.38, 296,671.19 and 147,151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,947.38, 296,671.19 and 147,151.73 is: 203,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,947.38 : 296,671.19 = 147,151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,947.38/296,671.19 = 147,151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,947.38x = 296,671.19 × 147,151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,947.38x = 43,655,676,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,655,676,630.54/214,947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,099.37

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