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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,225.10, 322,448.85 and 184,121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,225.10, 322,448.85 and 184,121.10 is: 275,849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,225.10 : 322,448.85 = 184,121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,225.10/322,448.85 = 184,121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,225.10x = 322,448.85 × 184,121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,225.10x = 59,369,636,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,369,636,955.74/215,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,849.04

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