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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,268.53, 322,971.99 and 65,537.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,268.53, 322,971.99 and 65,537.81 is: 98,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,268.53 : 322,971.99 = 65,537.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,268.53/322,971.99 = 65,537.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,268.53x = 322,971.99 × 65,537.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,268.53x = 21,166,874,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,166,874,973.39/215,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,327.77

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