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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,766.01, 297,786.23 and 130,869.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,766.01, 297,786.23 and 130,869.37 is: 180,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,766.01 : 297,786.23 = 130,869.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,766.01/297,786.23 = 130,869.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,766.01x = 297,786.23 × 130,869.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,766.01x = 38,971,095,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,971,095,153.02/215,766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,617.40

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