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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,284.28, 322,860.74 and 173,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,284.28, 322,860.74 and 173,064.24 is: 259,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,284.28 : 322,860.74 = 173,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,284.28/322,860.74 = 173,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,284.28x = 322,860.74 × 173,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,284.28x = 55,875,647,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,875,647,728.62/215,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,543.56

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