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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,379.06, 297,484.28 and 157,935.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,379.06, 297,484.28 and 157,935.48 is: 218,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,379.06 : 297,484.28 = 157,935.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,379.06/297,484.28 = 157,935.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,379.06x = 297,484.28 × 157,935.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,379.06x = 46,983,322,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,983,322,554.25/215,379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,142.48

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