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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,146.98, 322,498.13 and 81,991.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,146.98, 322,498.13 and 81,991.49 is: 122,902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,146.98 : 322,498.13 = 81,991.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,146.98/322,498.13 = 81,991.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,146.98x = 322,498.13 × 81,991.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,146.98x = 26,442,100,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442,100,178.47/215,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,902.49

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