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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,591.91, 295,362.34 and 207,511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,591.91, 295,362.34 and 207,511.29 is: 284,291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,591.91 : 295,362.34 = 207,511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,591.91/295,362.34 = 207,511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,591.91x = 295,362.34 × 207,511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,591.91x = 61,291,020,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,291,020,190.82/215,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,291.84

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