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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,387.51, 297,229.83 and 134,859.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,387.51, 297,229.83 and 134,859.43 is: 186,102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,387.51 : 297,229.83 = 134,859.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,387.51/297,229.83 = 134,859.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,387.51x = 297,229.83 × 134,859.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,387.51x = 40,084,245,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,084,245,452.80/215,387.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,102.92

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