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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,546.90, 323,320.35 and 131,566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,546.90, 323,320.35 and 131,566.10 is: 197,349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,546.90 : 323,320.35 = 131,566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,546.90/323,320.35 = 131,566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,546.90x = 323,320.35 × 131,566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,546.90x = 42,537,997,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,537,997,500.14/215,546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,349.15

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