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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,340.59, 322,220.91 and 179,713.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,340.59, 322,220.91 and 179,713.91 is: 268,911.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,340.59 : 322,220.91 = 179,713.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,340.59/322,220.91 = 179,713.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,340.59x = 322,220.91 × 179,713.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,340.59x = 57,907,579,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,907,579,619.86/215,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,911.59

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