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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,847.40, 324,062.70 and 137,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,847.40, 324,062.70 and 137,115.40 is: 205,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,847.40 : 324,062.70 = 137,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,847.40/324,062.70 = 137,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,847.40x = 324,062.70 × 137,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,847.40x = 44,433,986,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,433,986,735.58/215,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,858.34

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