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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,462.45, 298,524.78 and 135,897.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,462.45, 298,524.78 and 135,897.47 is: 187,417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,462.45 : 298,524.78 = 135,897.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,462.45/298,524.78 = 135,897.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,462.45x = 298,524.78 × 135,897.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,462.45x = 40,568,760,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,568,760,841.68/216,462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,417.08

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