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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,153.40, 315,230.10 and 185,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,153.40, 315,230.10 and 185,221.60 is: 277,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,153.40 : 315,230.10 = 185,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,153.40/315,230.10 = 185,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,153.40x = 315,230.10 × 185,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,153.40x = 58,387,423,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,387,423,490.16/210,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,832.40

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