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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,415.83, 322,642.59 and 156,115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,415.83, 322,642.59 and 156,115.32 is: 233,824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,415.83 : 322,642.59 = 156,115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,415.83/322,642.59 = 156,115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,415.83x = 322,642.59 × 156,115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,415.83x = 50,369,451,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,369,451,183.48/215,415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,824.28

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