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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,059.68, 322,589.52 and 96,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,059.68, 322,589.52 and 96,592.68 is: 144,889.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,059.68 : 322,589.52 = 96,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,059.68/322,589.52 = 96,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,059.68x = 322,589.52 × 96,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,059.68x = 31,159,786,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159,786,276.71/215,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,889.02

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