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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,397.36, 296,844.21 and 154,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,397.36, 296,844.21 and 154,863.09 is: 213,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,397.36 : 296,844.21 = 154,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,397.36/296,844.21 = 154,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,397.36x = 296,844.21 × 154,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,397.36x = 45,970,211,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,970,211,609.21/215,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,420.50

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