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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,644.21, 297,582.15 and 135,115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,644.21, 297,582.15 and 135,115.22 is: 186,454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,644.21 : 297,582.15 = 135,115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,644.21/297,582.15 = 135,115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,644.21x = 297,582.15 × 135,115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,644.21x = 40,207,878,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207,878,915.96/215,644.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,454.71

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