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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,332.70, 322,233.60 and 187,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,332.70, 322,233.60 and 187,557.80 is: 280,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,332.70 : 322,233.60 = 187,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,332.70/322,233.60 = 187,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,332.70x = 322,233.60 × 187,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,332.70x = 60,437,425,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,437,425,102.08/215,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,669.98

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