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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,057.44, 322,639.08 and 74,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,057.44, 322,639.08 and 74,817.28 is: 112,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,057.44 : 322,639.08 = 74,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,057.44/322,639.08 = 74,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,057.44x = 322,639.08 × 74,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,057.44x = 24,138,978,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138,978,387.30/215,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,244.33

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