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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,599.60, 323,399.40 and 209,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,599.60, 323,399.40 and 209,455.60 is: 314,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,599.60 : 323,399.40 = 209,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,599.60/323,399.40 = 209,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,599.60x = 323,399.40 × 209,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,599.60x = 67,737,815,366.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,737,815,366.64/215,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,183.40

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