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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,419.50, 297,285.75 and 134,821.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,419.50, 297,285.75 and 134,821.26 is: 186,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,419.50 : 297,285.75 = 134,821.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,419.50/297,285.75 = 134,821.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,419.50x = 297,285.75 × 134,821.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,419.50x = 40,080,439,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,439,395.05/215,419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,057.62

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