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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,481.06, 318,604.88 and 145,937.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,481.06, 318,604.88 and 145,937.94 is: 218,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,481.06 : 318,604.88 = 145,937.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,481.06/318,604.88 = 145,937.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,481.06x = 318,604.88 × 145,937.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,481.06x = 46,496,539,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,496,539,861.15/212,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,826.75

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