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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,234.60, 322,463.10 and 184,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,234.60, 322,463.10 and 184,130.60 is: 275,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,234.60 : 322,463.10 = 184,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,234.60/322,463.10 = 184,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,234.60x = 322,463.10 × 184,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,234.60x = 59,375,324,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,375,324,080.86/215,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,863.29

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