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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,769.06, 297,639.36 and 135,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,769.06, 297,639.36 and 135,056.44 is: 186,301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,769.06 : 297,639.36 = 135,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,769.06/297,639.36 = 135,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,769.06x = 297,639.36 × 135,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,769.06x = 40,198,112,365.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198,112,365.48/215,769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,301.56

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