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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,811.20, 323,716.80 and 141,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,811.20, 323,716.80 and 141,161.60 is: 211,742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,811.20 : 323,716.80 = 141,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,811.20/323,716.80 = 141,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,811.20x = 323,716.80 × 141,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,811.20x = 45,696,381,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,696,381,434.88/215,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,742.40

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