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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,237.82, 322,858.35 and 74,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,237.82, 322,858.35 and 74,996.22 is: 112,494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,237.82 : 322,858.35 = 74,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,237.82/322,858.35 = 74,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,237.82x = 322,858.35 × 74,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,237.82x = 24,213,155,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,213,155,845.44/215,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,494.89

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