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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,321.80, 322,982.70 and 65,560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,321.80, 322,982.70 and 65,560.90 is: 98,341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,321.80 : 322,982.70 = 65,560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,321.80/322,982.70 = 65,560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,321.80x = 322,982.70 × 65,560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,321.80x = 21,175,036,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175,036,496.43/215,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,341.35

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