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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,423.20, 323,134.80 and 170,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,423.20, 323,134.80 and 170,808.40 is: 256,212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,423.20 : 323,134.80 = 170,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,423.20/323,134.80 = 170,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,423.20x = 323,134.80 × 170,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,423.20x = 55,194,138,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,194,138,172.32/215,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,212.60

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