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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,281.40, 322,922.10 and 131,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,281.40, 322,922.10 and 131,300.60 is: 196,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,281.40 : 322,922.10 = 131,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,281.40/322,922.10 = 131,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,281.40x = 322,922.10 × 131,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,281.40x = 42,399,865,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,399,865,483.26/215,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,950.90

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