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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,862.40, 323,793.60 and 152,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,862.40, 323,793.60 and 152,876.80 is: 229,315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,862.40 : 323,793.60 = 152,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,862.40/323,793.60 = 152,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,862.40x = 323,793.60 × 152,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,862.40x = 49,500,529,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,500,529,428.48/215,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,315.20

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