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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,999.40, 323,999.10 and 176,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,999.40, 323,999.10 and 176,633.40 is: 264,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,999.40 : 323,999.10 = 176,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,999.40/323,999.10 = 176,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,999.40x = 323,999.10 × 176,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,999.40x = 57,229,062,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,229,062,629.94/215,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,950.10

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