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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,905.40, 323,858.10 and 211,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,905.40, 323,858.10 and 211,758.20 is: 317,637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,905.40 : 323,858.10 = 211,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,905.40/323,858.10 = 211,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,905.40x = 323,858.10 × 211,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,905.40x = 68,579,608,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,579,608,311.42/215,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,637.30

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