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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,195.18, 318,095 and 145,666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,195.18, 318,095 and 145,666.64 is: 218,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,195.18 : 318,095 = 145,666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,195.18/318,095 = 145,666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,195.18x = 318,095 × 145,666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,195.18x = 46,335,829,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,335,829,850.80/212,195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,364.20

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