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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,719.40, 323,579.10 and 141,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,719.40, 323,579.10 and 141,069.80 is: 211,604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,719.40 : 323,579.10 = 141,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,719.40/323,579.10 = 141,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,719.40x = 323,579.10 × 141,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,719.40x = 45,647,238,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,647,238,921.18/215,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,604.70

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