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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,631.77, 318,947.66 and 145,869.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,631.77, 318,947.66 and 145,869.54 is: 218,804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,631.77 : 318,947.66 = 145,869.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,631.77/318,947.66 = 145,869.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,631.77x = 318,947.66 × 145,869.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,631.77x = 46,524,747,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524,747,718.93/212,631.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,804.32

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