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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,873.80, 323,810.70 and 137,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,873.80, 323,810.70 and 137,141.80 is: 205,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,873.80 : 323,810.70 = 137,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,873.80/323,810.70 = 137,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,873.80x = 323,810.70 × 137,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,873.80x = 44,407,982,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,407,982,257.26/215,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,712.70

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