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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,608.98, 320,133.19 and 157,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,608.98, 320,133.19 and 157,184.89 is: 235,571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,608.98 : 320,133.19 = 157,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,608.98/320,133.19 = 157,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,608.98x = 320,133.19 × 157,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,608.98x = 50,320,098,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,320,098,914.84/213,608.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,571.08

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