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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,612.80, 323,419.20 and 189,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,612.80, 323,419.20 and 189,368.80 is: 284,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,612.80 : 323,419.20 = 189,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,612.80/323,419.20 = 189,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,612.80x = 323,419.20 × 189,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,612.80x = 61,245,505,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,245,505,800.96/215,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,053.20

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