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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,470.40, 323,205.60 and 140,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,470.40, 323,205.60 and 140,820.80 is: 211,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,470.40 : 323,205.60 = 140,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,470.40/323,205.60 = 140,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,470.40x = 323,205.60 × 140,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,470.40x = 45,514,071,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514,071,156.48/215,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,231.20

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