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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,369.64, 298,601.53 and 130,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,369.64, 298,601.53 and 130,355.70 is: 179,897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,369.64 : 298,601.53 = 130,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,369.64/298,601.53 = 130,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,369.64x = 298,601.53 × 130,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,369.64x = 38,924,411,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,924,411,464.22/216,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,897.75

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