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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,519.40, 297,334.98 and 130,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,519.40, 297,334.98 and 130,605.48 is: 180,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,519.40 : 297,334.98 = 130,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,519.40/297,334.98 = 130,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,519.40x = 297,334.98 × 130,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,519.40x = 38,833,577,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,833,577,783.69/215,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,186.00

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