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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,258.73, 322,900.24 and 65,503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,258.73, 322,900.24 and 65,503.90 is: 98,259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,258.73 : 322,900.24 = 65,503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,258.73/322,900.24 = 65,503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,258.73x = 322,900.24 × 65,503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,258.73x = 21,151,225,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,151,225,030.94/215,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,259.55

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