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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,465.70, 298,529.25 and 135,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,465.70, 298,529.25 and 135,900.73 is: 187,421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,465.70 : 298,529.25 = 135,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,465.70/298,529.25 = 135,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,465.70x = 298,529.25 × 135,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,465.70x = 40,570,343,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,570,343,001.35/216,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,421.58

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