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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,916.85, 298,103.93 and 135,454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,916.85, 298,103.93 and 135,454.69 is: 187,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,916.85 : 298,103.93 = 135,454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,916.85/298,103.93 = 135,454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,916.85x = 298,103.93 × 135,454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,916.85x = 40,379,575,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,379,575,425.93/215,916.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,014.47

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