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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,545.25, 297,399.99 and 141,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,545.25, 297,399.99 and 141,950.08 is: 195,856.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,545.25 : 297,399.99 = 141,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,545.25/297,399.99 = 141,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,545.25x = 297,399.99 × 141,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,545.25x = 42,215,953,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,215,953,495.16/215,545.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,856.57

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