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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,357.40, 322,452.90 and 168,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,357.40, 322,452.90 and 168,701.40 is: 252,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,357.40 : 322,452.90 = 168,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,357.40/322,452.90 = 168,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,357.40x = 322,452.90 × 168,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,357.40x = 54,398,255,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,398,255,664.06/215,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,595.25

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