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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,989.20, 323,721.14 and 152,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,989.20, 323,721.14 and 152,827.52 is: 229,055.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,989.20 : 323,721.14 = 152,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,989.20/323,721.14 = 152,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,989.20x = 323,721.14 × 152,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,989.20x = 49,473,499,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,473,499,042.94/215,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,055.43

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