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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,161.37, 298,307.70 and 135,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,161.37, 298,307.70 and 135,592.29 is: 187,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,161.37 : 298,307.70 = 135,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,161.37/298,307.70 = 135,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,161.37x = 298,307.70 × 135,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,161.37x = 40,448,224,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,448,224,167.63/216,161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,120.50

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