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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,057.52, 296,725.14 and 130,158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,057.52, 296,725.14 and 130,158.18 is: 179,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,057.52 : 296,725.14 = 130,158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,057.52/296,725.14 = 130,158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,057.52x = 296,725.14 × 130,158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,057.52x = 38,621,204,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,621,204,182.65/215,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,585.46

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