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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,422.20, 323,133.30 and 170,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,422.20, 323,133.30 and 170,807.40 is: 256,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,422.20 : 323,133.30 = 170,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,422.20/323,133.30 = 170,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,422.20x = 323,133.30 × 170,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,422.20x = 55,193,558,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,193,558,826.42/215,422.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,211.10

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