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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,298.96, 322,970.46 and 82,291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,298.96, 322,970.46 and 82,291.17 is: 123,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,298.96 : 322,970.46 = 82,291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,298.96/322,970.46 = 82,291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,298.96x = 322,970.46 × 82,291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,298.96x = 26,577,617,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577,617,028.84/215,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,445.17

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