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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,538.26, 318,806.91 and 145,775.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,538.26, 318,806.91 and 145,775.97 is: 218,663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,538.26 : 318,806.91 = 145,775.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,538.26/318,806.91 = 145,775.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,538.26x = 318,806.91 × 145,775.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,538.26x = 46,474,386,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474,386,547.95/212,538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,663.62

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