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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,099.58, 322,642.08 and 81,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,099.58, 322,642.08 and 81,975 is: 122,959.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,099.58 : 322,642.08 = 81,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,099.58/322,642.08 = 81,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,099.58x = 322,642.08 × 81,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,099.58x = 26,448,584,508
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448,584,508/215,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,959.72

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