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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,127.50, 322,691.09 and 65,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,127.50, 322,691.09 and 65,367.18 is: 98,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,127.50 : 322,691.09 = 65,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,127.50/322,691.09 = 65,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,127.50x = 322,691.09 × 65,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,127.50x = 21,093,406,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093,406,237.59/215,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,050.72

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