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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,844.90, 323,767.35 and 152,859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,844.90, 323,767.35 and 152,859.30 is: 229,288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,844.90 : 323,767.35 = 152,859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,844.90/323,767.35 = 152,859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,844.90x = 323,767.35 × 152,859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,844.90x = 49,490,850,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,490,850,483.86/215,844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,288.95

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