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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,521.37, 320,396.24 and 138,623.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,521.37, 320,396.24 and 138,623.91 is: 208,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,521.37 : 320,396.24 = 138,623.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,521.37/320,396.24 = 138,623.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,521.37x = 320,396.24 × 138,623.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,521.37x = 44,414,579,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,414,579,538.10/213,521.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,010.00

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