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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,417.36, 297,176.20 and 138,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,417.36, 297,176.20 and 138,961.12 is: 191,701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,417.36 : 297,176.20 = 138,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,417.36/297,176.20 = 138,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,417.36x = 297,176.20 × 138,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,417.36x = 41,295,936,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,295,936,410.62/215,417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,701.99

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