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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,827.70, 323,741.55 and 166,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,827.70, 323,741.55 and 166,003.70 is: 249,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,827.70 : 323,741.55 = 166,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,827.70/323,741.55 = 166,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,827.70x = 323,741.55 × 166,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,827.70x = 53,742,295,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,742,295,143.74/215,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,005.55

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