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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,134.60, 313,280.70 and 145,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,134.60, 313,280.70 and 145,738.60 is: 218,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,134.60 : 313,280.70 = 145,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,134.60/313,280.70 = 145,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,134.60x = 313,280.70 × 145,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,134.60x = 45,657,090,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657,090,625.02/209,134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,314.38

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