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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,300.08, 322,951.74 and 82,144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,300.08, 322,951.74 and 82,144.54 is: 123,217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,300.08 : 322,951.74 = 82,144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,300.08/322,951.74 = 82,144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,300.08x = 322,951.74 × 82,144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,300.08x = 26,528,722,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,722,124.50/215,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,217.43

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