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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,273.80, 322,910.70 and 168,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,273.80, 322,910.70 and 168,566.60 is: 252,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,273.80 : 322,910.70 = 168,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,273.80/322,910.70 = 168,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,273.80x = 322,910.70 × 168,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,273.80x = 54,431,958,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,431,958,802.62/215,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,849.90

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