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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,414.22, 297,078.12 and 134,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,414.22, 297,078.12 and 134,849.10 is: 185,970.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,414.22 : 297,078.12 = 134,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,414.22/297,078.12 = 134,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,414.22x = 297,078.12 × 134,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,414.22x = 40,060,717,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,060,717,111.69/215,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,970.62

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