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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,928.72, 298,347.12 and 155,379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,928.72, 298,347.12 and 155,379.60 is: 214,686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,928.72 : 298,347.12 = 155,379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,928.72/298,347.12 = 155,379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,928.72x = 298,347.12 × 155,379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,928.72x = 46,357,056,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,357,056,166.75/215,928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,686.85

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