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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,957.34, 297,617.56 and 155,422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,957.34, 297,617.56 and 155,422.89 is: 214,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,957.34 : 297,617.56 = 155,422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,957.34/297,617.56 = 155,422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,957.34x = 297,617.56 × 155,422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,957.34x = 46,256,581,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256,581,289.95/215,957.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,193.14

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