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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,999.70, 323,999.55 and 162,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,999.70, 323,999.55 and 162,345.30 is: 243,517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,999.70 : 323,999.55 = 162,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,999.70/323,999.55 = 162,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,999.70x = 323,999.55 × 162,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,999.70x = 52,599,804,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,599,804,144.62/215,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,517.95

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