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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,688.40, 323,532.60 and 211,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,688.40, 323,532.60 and 211,541.20 is: 317,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,688.40 : 323,532.60 = 211,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,688.40/323,532.60 = 211,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,688.40x = 323,532.60 × 211,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,688.40x = 68,440,474,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,440,474,443.12/215,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,311.80

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