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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,867.40, 323,801.10 and 211,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,867.40, 323,801.10 and 211,720.20 is: 317,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,867.40 : 323,801.10 = 211,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,867.40/323,801.10 = 211,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,867.40x = 323,801.10 × 211,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,867.40x = 68,555,233,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,555,233,652.22/215,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,580.30

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