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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,262.34, 322,966.12 and 95,302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,262.34, 322,966.12 and 95,302.74 is: 142,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,262.34 : 322,966.12 = 95,302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,262.34/322,966.12 = 95,302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,262.34x = 322,966.12 × 95,302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,262.34x = 30,779,556,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,779,556,163.17/215,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,986.26

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