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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,033.52, 322,720.92 and 115,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,033.52, 322,720.92 and 115,267.44 is: 172,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,033.52 : 322,720.92 = 115,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,033.52/322,720.92 = 115,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,033.52x = 322,720.92 × 115,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,033.52x = 37,199,214,282.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,199,214,282.84/215,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,992.63

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