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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,774.74, 297,896.70 and 191,835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,774.74, 297,896.70 and 191,835.14 is: 264,845.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,774.74 : 297,896.70 = 191,835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,774.74/297,896.70 = 191,835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,774.74x = 297,896.70 × 191,835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,774.74x = 57,147,055,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,147,055,150.04/215,774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,845.91

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