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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,912.76, 298,013.00 and 147,115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,912.76, 298,013.00 and 147,115.95 is: 203,056.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,912.76 : 298,013.00 = 147,115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,912.76/298,013.00 = 147,115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,912.76x = 298,013.00 × 147,115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,912.76x = 43,842,464,871.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,842,464,871.77/215,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,056.39

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