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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,801.21, 297,711.17 and 205,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,801.21, 297,711.17 and 205,795.68 is: 283,907.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,801.21 : 297,711.17 = 205,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,801.21/297,711.17 = 205,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,801.21x = 297,711.17 × 205,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,801.21x = 61,267,671,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,267,671,644.77/215,801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,907.92

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