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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,036.60, 322,166.10 and 183,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,036.60, 322,166.10 and 183,932.60 is: 275,566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,036.60 : 322,166.10 = 183,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,036.60/322,166.10 = 183,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,036.60x = 322,166.10 × 183,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,036.60x = 59,256,848,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,256,848,404.86/215,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,566.34

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