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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,425.03, 298,858.04 and 134,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,425.03, 298,858.04 and 134,892.44 is: 186,270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,425.03 : 298,858.04 = 134,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,425.03/298,858.04 = 134,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,425.03x = 298,858.04 × 134,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,425.03x = 40,313,689,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,313,689,687.03/216,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,270.92

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