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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,386.10, 297,324.72 and 153,336.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,386.10, 297,324.72 and 153,336.59 is: 211,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,386.10 : 297,324.72 = 153,336.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,386.10/297,324.72 = 153,336.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,386.10x = 297,324.72 × 153,336.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,386.10x = 45,590,757,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,590,757,200.88/215,386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,669.91

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