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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,252.20, 322,878.30 and 165,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,252.20, 322,878.30 and 165,428.20 is: 248,142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,252.20 : 322,878.30 = 165,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,252.20/322,878.30 = 165,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,252.20x = 322,878.30 × 165,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,252.20x = 53,413,175,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,413,175,988.06/215,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,142.30

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