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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,265.80, 322,898.70 and 189,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,265.80, 322,898.70 and 189,000.20 is: 283,500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,265.80 : 322,898.70 = 189,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,265.80/322,898.70 = 189,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,265.80x = 322,898.70 × 189,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,265.80x = 61,027,918,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027,918,879.74/215,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,500.30

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