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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,214.30, 322,821.45 and 65,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,214.30, 322,821.45 and 65,453.40 is: 98,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,214.30 : 322,821.45 = 65,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,214.30/322,821.45 = 65,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,214.30x = 322,821.45 × 65,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,214.30x = 21,129,761,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,761,495.43/215,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,180.10

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