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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,936.40, 323,904.60 and 170,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,936.40, 323,904.60 and 170,835.60 is: 256,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,936.40 : 323,904.60 = 170,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,936.40/323,904.60 = 170,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,936.40x = 323,904.60 × 170,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,936.40x = 55,334,436,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334,436,683.76/215,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,253.40

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