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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,623.12, 295,404.76 and 207,542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,623.12, 295,404.76 and 207,542.48 is: 284,334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,623.12 : 295,404.76 = 207,542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,623.12/295,404.76 = 207,542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,623.12x = 295,404.76 × 207,542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,623.12x = 61,309,036,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,309,036,494.20/215,623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,334.24

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