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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,624.40, 323,436.60 and 170,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,624.40, 323,436.60 and 170,523.60 is: 255,785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,624.40 : 323,436.60 = 170,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,624.40/323,436.60 = 170,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,624.40x = 323,436.60 × 170,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,624.40x = 55,153,573,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,573,403.76/215,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,785.40

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