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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,878.80, 323,818.20 and 189,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,878.80, 323,818.20 and 189,634.80 is: 284,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,878.80 : 323,818.20 = 189,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,878.80/323,818.20 = 189,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,878.80x = 323,818.20 × 189,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,878.80x = 61,407,199,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,407,199,593.36/215,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,452.20

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