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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,314.97, 375,163.02 and 215,388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,314.97, 375,163.02 and 215,388.95 is: 321,532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,314.97 : 375,163.02 = 215,388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,314.97/375,163.02 = 215,388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,314.97x = 375,163.02 × 215,388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,314.97x = 80,805,967,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,805,967,080.81/251,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,532.65

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