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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,921.96, 323,218.61 and 140,880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,921.96, 323,218.61 and 140,880.52 is: 210,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,921.96 : 323,218.61 = 140,880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,921.96/323,218.61 = 140,880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,921.96x = 323,218.61 × 140,880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,921.96x = 45,535,205,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535,205,850.48/215,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,887.33

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