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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,200, 322,851.84 and 67,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,200, 322,851.84 and 67,456 is: 101,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,200 : 322,851.84 = 67,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,200/322,851.84 = 67,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,200x = 322,851.84 × 67,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,200x = 21,778,293,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,778,293,719.04/215,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,200.25

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