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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,775.48, 297,897.74 and 191,835.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,775.48, 297,897.74 and 191,835.90 is: 264,846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,775.48 : 297,897.74 = 191,835.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,775.48/297,897.74 = 191,835.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,775.48x = 297,897.74 × 191,835.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,775.48x = 57,147,481,060.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,147,481,060.87/215,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,846.97

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