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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,386.51, 297,228.45 and 134,858.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,386.51, 297,228.45 and 134,858.43 is: 186,101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,386.51 : 297,228.45 = 134,858.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,386.51/297,228.45 = 134,858.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,386.51x = 297,228.45 × 134,858.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,386.51x = 40,083,762,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,083,762,118.33/215,386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,101.54

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