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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,308.80, 322,963.20 and 168,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,308.80, 322,963.20 and 168,601.60 is: 252,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,308.80 : 322,963.20 = 168,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,308.80/322,963.20 = 168,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,308.80x = 322,963.20 × 168,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,308.80x = 54,452,112,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452,112,261.12/215,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,902.40

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