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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,665.40, 323,562.90 and 153,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,665.40, 323,562.90 and 153,457.40 is: 230,232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,665.40 : 323,562.90 = 153,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,665.40/323,562.90 = 153,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,665.40x = 323,562.90 × 153,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,665.40x = 49,653,121,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,653,121,370.46/215,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,232.21

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