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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,254.08, 297,091.74 and 142,528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,254.08, 297,091.74 and 142,528.68 is: 196,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,254.08 : 297,091.74 = 142,528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,254.08/297,091.74 = 142,528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,254.08x = 297,091.74 × 142,528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,254.08x = 42,344,093,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,344,093,541.10/215,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,716.80

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