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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,163.60, 322,745.40 and 74,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,163.60, 322,745.40 and 74,823.60 is: 112,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,163.60 : 322,745.40 = 74,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,163.60/322,745.40 = 74,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,163.60x = 322,745.40 × 74,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,163.60x = 24,148,972,711.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148,972,711.44/215,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,235.40

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