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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,445.59, 318,667.77 and 145,683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,445.59, 318,667.77 and 145,683.16 is: 218,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,445.59 : 318,667.77 = 145,683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,445.59/318,667.77 = 145,683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,445.59x = 318,667.77 × 145,683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,445.59x = 46,424,526,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,424,526,927.08/212,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,524.32

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