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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,363.24, 318,544.53 and 145,600.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,363.24, 318,544.53 and 145,600.97 is: 218,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,363.24 : 318,544.53 = 145,600.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,363.24/318,544.53 = 145,600.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,363.24x = 318,544.53 × 145,600.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,363.24x = 46,380,390,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,380,390,417.47/212,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,401.22

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