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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,808.68, 323,722.74 and 156,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,808.68, 323,722.74 and 156,361.16 is: 234,548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,808.68 : 323,722.74 = 156,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,808.68/323,722.74 = 156,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,808.68x = 323,722.74 × 156,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,808.68x = 50,617,663,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,617,663,144.78/215,808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,548.78

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