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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,998.40, 323,997.60 and 210,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,998.40, 323,997.60 and 210,166.40 is: 315,249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,998.40 : 323,997.60 = 210,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,998.40/323,997.60 = 210,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,998.40x = 323,997.60 × 210,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,998.40x = 68,093,409,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,093,409,200.64/215,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,249.60

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