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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,374.82, 323,043.75 and 131,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,374.82, 323,043.75 and 131,113.12 is: 196,658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,374.82 : 323,043.75 = 131,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,374.82/323,043.75 = 131,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,374.82x = 323,043.75 × 131,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,374.82x = 42,355,273,959
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355,273,959/215,374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,658.43

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