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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,980.58, 296,160.37 and 150,328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,980.58, 296,160.37 and 150,328.92 is: 207,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,980.58 : 296,160.37 = 150,328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,980.58/296,160.37 = 150,328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,980.58x = 296,160.37 × 150,328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,980.58x = 44,521,468,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,521,468,568.90/214,980.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,095.30

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