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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,506.13, 297,245.50 and 183,016.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,506.13, 297,245.50 and 183,016.42 is: 252,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,506.13 : 297,245.50 = 183,016.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,506.13/297,245.50 = 183,016.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,506.13x = 297,245.50 × 183,016.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,506.13x = 54,400,806,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400,806,070.46/215,506.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,432.76

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