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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,263.44, 296,895.24 and 139,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,263.44, 296,895.24 and 139,836.24 is: 192,864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,263.44 : 296,895.24 = 139,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,263.44/296,895.24 = 139,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,263.44x = 296,895.24 × 139,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,263.44x = 41,516,714,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,516,714,035.50/215,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,864.68

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