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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,246.40, 322,869.60 and 131,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,246.40, 322,869.60 and 131,265.60 is: 196,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,246.40 : 322,869.60 = 131,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,246.40/322,869.60 = 131,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,246.40x = 322,869.60 × 131,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,246.40x = 42,381,671,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381,671,765.76/215,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,898.40

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