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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,966.80, 533,950.20 and 215,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,966.80, 533,950.20 and 215,998.80 is: 323,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,966.80 : 533,950.20 = 215,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,966.80/533,950.20 = 215,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,966.80x = 533,950.20 × 215,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,966.80x = 115,332,602,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,332,602,459.76/355,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,998.20

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