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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,157.68, 447,138.72 and 215,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,157.68, 447,138.72 and 215,266.68 is: 296,935.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,157.68 : 447,138.72 = 215,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,157.68/447,138.72 = 215,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,157.68x = 447,138.72 × 215,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,157.68x = 96,254,067,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,254,067,753.85/324,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,935.95

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