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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,688.20, 323,532.30 and 162,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,688.20, 323,532.30 and 162,811.40 is: 244,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,688.20 : 323,532.30 = 162,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,688.20/323,532.30 = 162,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,688.20x = 323,532.30 × 162,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,688.20x = 52,674,746,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674,746,708.22/215,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,217.10

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