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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,852.16, 323,579.52 and 145,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,852.16, 323,579.52 and 145,755.84 is: 218,499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,852.16 : 323,579.52 = 145,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,852.16/323,579.52 = 145,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,852.16x = 323,579.52 × 145,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,852.16x = 47,163,604,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,163,604,744.40/215,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,499.57

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