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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,588.79, 323,603.86 and 178,029.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,588.79, 323,603.86 and 178,029.19 is: 267,226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,588.79 : 323,603.86 = 178,029.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,588.79/323,603.86 = 178,029.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,588.79x = 323,603.86 × 178,029.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,588.79x = 57,610,933,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,610,933,076.67/215,588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,226.01

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