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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,014.02, 322,409.52 and 96,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,014.02, 322,409.52 and 96,584.20 is: 144,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,014.02 : 322,409.52 = 96,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,014.02/322,409.52 = 96,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,014.02x = 322,409.52 × 96,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,014.02x = 31,139,665,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139,665,561.58/215,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,826.21

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