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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,420, 297,086.06 and 134,854.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,420, 297,086.06 and 134,854.86 is: 185,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,420 : 297,086.06 = 134,854.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,420/297,086.06 = 134,854.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,420x = 297,086.06 × 134,854.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,420x = 40,063,499,029.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,063,499,029.25/215,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,978.55

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