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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,764.65, 297,633.27 and 135,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,764.65, 297,633.27 and 135,052.05 is: 186,295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,764.65 : 297,633.27 = 135,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,764.65/297,633.27 = 135,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,764.65x = 297,633.27 × 135,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,764.65x = 40,195,983,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195,983,261.70/215,764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,295.50

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