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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,368.70, 318,552.66 and 145,606.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,368.70, 318,552.66 and 145,606.43 is: 218,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,368.70 : 318,552.66 = 145,606.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,368.70/318,552.66 = 145,606.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,368.70x = 318,552.66 × 145,606.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,368.70x = 46,383,315,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,383,315,589.60/212,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,409.38

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