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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,444.45, 298,499.94 and 135,879.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,444.45, 298,499.94 and 135,879.47 is: 187,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,444.45 : 298,499.94 = 135,879.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,444.45/298,499.94 = 135,879.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,444.45x = 298,499.94 × 135,879.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,444.45x = 40,560,012,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,560,012,149.73/216,444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,392.25

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