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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,835.60, 323,899.20 and 140,772.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,835.60, 323,899.20 and 140,772.90 is: 211,254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,835.60 : 323,899.20 = 140,772.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,835.60/323,899.20 = 140,772.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,835.60x = 323,899.20 × 140,772.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,835.60x = 45,596,229,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,596,229,691.68/215,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,254.44

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