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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,267.52, 322,902 and 74,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,267.52, 322,902 and 74,928 is: 112,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,267.52 : 322,902 = 74,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,267.52/322,902 = 74,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,267.52x = 322,902 × 74,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,267.52x = 24,194,401,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194,401,056/215,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,392.25

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