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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,074.34, 298,099.35 and 135,361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,074.34, 298,099.35 and 135,361.26 is: 186,746.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,074.34 : 298,099.35 = 135,361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,074.34/298,099.35 = 135,361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,074.34x = 298,099.35 × 135,361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,074.34x = 40,351,103,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,351,103,621.18/216,074.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,746.39

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