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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,196.02, 322,728.39 and 172,975.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,196.02, 322,728.39 and 172,975.99 is: 259,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,196.02 : 322,728.39 = 172,975.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,196.02/322,728.39 = 172,975.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,196.02x = 322,728.39 × 172,975.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,196.02x = 55,824,261,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824,261,954.54/215,196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,411.22

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