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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,802.71, 297,713.24 and 205,797.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,802.71, 297,713.24 and 205,797.18 is: 283,909.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,802.71 : 297,713.24 = 205,797.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,802.71/297,713.24 = 205,797.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,802.71x = 297,713.24 × 205,797.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,802.71x = 61,268,544,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268,544,211.68/215,802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,909.99

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