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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,906.70, 531,156.99 and 215,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,906.70, 531,156.99 and 215,143.66 is: 296,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,906.70 : 531,156.99 = 215,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,906.70/531,156.99 = 215,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,906.70x = 531,156.99 × 215,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,906.70x = 114,275,058,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,275,058,863.18/384,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,890.28

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