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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,253.52, 322,877.04 and 96,841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,253.52, 322,877.04 and 96,841.24 is: 145,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,253.52 : 322,877.04 = 96,841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,253.52/322,877.04 = 96,841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,253.52x = 322,877.04 × 96,841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,253.52x = 31,267,812,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,267,812,921.13/215,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,260.40

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