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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,145.80, 324,218.70 and 189,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,145.80, 324,218.70 and 189,901.80 is: 284,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,145.80 : 324,218.70 = 189,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,145.80/324,218.70 = 189,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,145.80x = 324,218.70 × 189,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,145.80x = 61,569,714,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,569,714,723.66/216,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,852.70

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