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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,807.49, 297,890.19 and 142,225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,807.49, 297,890.19 and 142,225.74 is: 196,321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,807.49 : 297,890.19 = 142,225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,807.49/297,890.19 = 142,225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,807.49x = 297,890.19 × 142,225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,807.49x = 42,367,652,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,367,652,711.49/215,807.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,321.51

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