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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,132.49, 297,015.66 and 138,678.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,132.49, 297,015.66 and 138,678.75 is: 191,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,132.49 : 297,015.66 = 138,678.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,132.49/297,015.66 = 138,678.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,132.49x = 297,015.66 × 138,678.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,132.49x = 41,189,760,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,189,760,459.23/215,132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,462.30

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