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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,911.98, 298,105.30 and 139,615.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,911.98, 298,105.30 and 139,615.65 is: 192,764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,911.98 : 298,105.30 = 139,615.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,911.98/298,105.30 = 139,615.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,911.98x = 298,105.30 × 139,615.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,911.98x = 41,620,165,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,620,165,227.95/215,911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,764.50

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