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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,270.55, 322,444.51 and 175,098.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,270.55, 322,444.51 and 175,098.86 is: 262,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,270.55 : 322,444.51 = 175,098.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,270.55/322,444.51 = 175,098.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,270.55x = 322,444.51 × 175,098.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,270.55x = 56,459,664,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,459,664,064.29/215,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,273.05

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