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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,421, 297,087.44 and 134,855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,421, 297,087.44 and 134,855.86 is: 185,979.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,421 : 297,087.44 = 134,855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,421/297,087.44 = 134,855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,421x = 297,087.44 × 134,855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,421x = 40,063,982,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,063,982,216.40/215,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,979.93

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