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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,711.74, 297,760.35 and 130,826.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,711.74, 297,760.35 and 130,826.98 is: 180,588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,711.74 : 297,760.35 = 130,826.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,711.74/297,760.35 = 130,826.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,711.74x = 297,760.35 × 130,826.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,711.74x = 38,955,087,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,955,087,354.24/215,711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,588.63

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