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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,750.60, 297,773.88 and 135,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,750.60, 297,773.88 and 135,247.16 is: 186,664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,750.60 : 297,773.88 = 135,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,750.60/297,773.88 = 135,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,750.60x = 297,773.88 × 135,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,750.60x = 40,273,071,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,273,071,592.18/215,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,664.93

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