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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,021.92, 298,096.08 and 135,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,021.92, 298,096.08 and 135,446 is: 186,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,021.92 : 298,096.08 = 135,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,021.92/298,096.08 = 135,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,021.92x = 298,096.08 × 135,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,021.92x = 40,375,921,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,375,921,651.68/216,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,906.60

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