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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,158.58, 322,442.61 and 136,131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,158.58, 322,442.61 and 136,131.33 is: 204,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,158.58 : 322,442.61 = 136,131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,158.58/322,442.61 = 136,131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,158.58x = 322,442.61 × 136,131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,158.58x = 43,894,541,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,894,541,347.97/215,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,010.18

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