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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,260.80, 322,891.20 and 188,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,260.80, 322,891.20 and 188,995.20 is: 283,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,260.80 : 322,891.20 = 188,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,260.80/322,891.20 = 188,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,260.80x = 322,891.20 × 188,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,260.80x = 61,024,886,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,024,886,922.24/215,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,492.80

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