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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,611.80, 323,417.70 and 189,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,611.80, 323,417.70 and 189,367.80 is: 284,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,611.80 : 323,417.70 = 189,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,611.80/323,417.70 = 189,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,611.80x = 323,417.70 × 189,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,611.80x = 61,244,898,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,244,898,330.06/215,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,051.70

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