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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,577.09, 322,971.54 and 156,265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,577.09, 322,971.54 and 156,265.65 is: 234,112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,577.09 : 322,971.54 = 156,265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,577.09/322,971.54 = 156,265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,577.09x = 322,971.54 × 156,265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,577.09x = 50,469,357,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,469,357,629.60/215,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,112.81

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