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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,590.14, 323,139.94 and 131,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,590.14, 323,139.94 and 131,164.20 is: 196,597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,590.14 : 323,139.94 = 131,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,590.14/323,139.94 = 131,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,590.14x = 323,139.94 × 131,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,590.14x = 42,384,391,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384,391,718.15/215,590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,597.08

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