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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,265.80, 322,898.70 and 168,558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,265.80, 322,898.70 and 168,558.60 is: 252,837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,265.80 : 322,898.70 = 168,558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,265.80/322,898.70 = 168,558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,265.80x = 322,898.70 × 168,558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,265.80x = 54,427,352,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427,352,813.82/215,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,837.90

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