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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,661.60, 323,492.40 and 203,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,661.60, 323,492.40 and 203,414.40 is: 305,121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,661.60 : 323,492.40 = 203,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,661.60/323,492.40 = 203,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,661.60x = 323,492.40 × 203,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,661.60x = 65,803,012,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,803,012,450.56/215,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,121.60

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