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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,930.80, 323,896.20 and 189,686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,930.80, 323,896.20 and 189,686.80 is: 284,530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,930.80 : 323,896.20 = 189,686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,930.80/323,896.20 = 189,686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,930.80x = 323,896.20 × 189,686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,930.80x = 61,438,833,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438,833,710.16/215,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,530.20

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