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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,906.40, 323,859.60 and 170,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,906.40, 323,859.60 and 170,805.60 is: 256,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,906.40 : 323,859.60 = 170,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,906.40/323,859.60 = 170,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,906.40x = 323,859.60 × 170,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,906.40x = 55,317,033,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,317,033,293.76/215,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,208.40

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