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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,553.20, 323,329.80 and 165,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,553.20, 323,329.80 and 165,729.20 is: 248,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,553.20 : 323,329.80 = 165,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,553.20/323,329.80 = 165,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,553.20x = 323,329.80 × 165,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,553.20x = 53,585,189,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,585,189,090.16/215,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,593.80

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