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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,855.60, 323,783.40 and 193,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,855.60, 323,783.40 and 193,305.20 is: 289,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,855.60 : 323,783.40 = 193,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,855.60/323,783.40 = 193,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,855.60x = 323,783.40 × 193,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,855.60x = 62,589,014,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,589,014,893.68/215,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,957.80

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