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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,647.21, 297,586.29 and 135,118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,647.21, 297,586.29 and 135,118.22 is: 186,458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,647.21 : 297,586.29 = 135,118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,647.21/297,586.29 = 135,118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,647.21x = 297,586.29 × 135,118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,647.21x = 40,209,329,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,209,329,801.20/215,647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,458.85

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