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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,174.52, 322,539.48 and 82,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,174.52, 322,539.48 and 82,019.04 is: 122,943.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,174.52 : 322,539.48 = 82,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,174.52/322,539.48 = 82,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,174.52x = 322,539.48 × 82,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,174.52x = 26,454,378,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,454,378,511.70/215,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,943.82

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