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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,138, 322,724.04 and 65,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,138, 322,724.04 and 65,391.28 is: 98,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,138 : 322,724.04 = 65,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,138/322,724.04 = 65,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,138x = 322,724.04 × 65,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,138x = 21,103,338,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,103,338,062.37/215,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,092.10

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