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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,285.28, 322,862.23 and 173,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,285.28, 322,862.23 and 173,065.24 is: 259,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,285.28 : 322,862.23 = 173,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,285.28/322,862.23 = 173,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,285.28x = 322,862.23 × 173,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,285.28x = 55,876,229,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,876,229,321.89/215,285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,545.05

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