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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,011.40, 320,702.96 and 186,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,011.40, 320,702.96 and 186,708.90 is: 278,488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,011.40 : 320,702.96 = 186,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,011.40/320,702.96 = 186,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,011.40x = 320,702.96 × 186,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,011.40x = 59,878,096,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,878,096,888.34/215,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,488.01

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