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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,998.80, 323,998.20 and 156,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,998.80, 323,998.20 and 156,555.60 is: 234,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,998.80 : 323,998.20 = 156,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,998.80/323,998.20 = 156,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,998.80x = 323,998.20 × 156,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,998.80x = 50,723,732,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,723,732,599.92/215,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,833.40

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