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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,502.97, 297,241.15 and 183,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,502.97, 297,241.15 and 183,013.26 is: 252,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,502.97 : 297,241.15 = 183,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,502.97/297,241.15 = 183,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,502.97x = 297,241.15 × 183,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,502.97x = 54,399,070,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,070,952.58/215,502.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,428.41

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