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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,408.73, 323,159.70 and 65,645.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,408.73, 323,159.70 and 65,645.06 is: 98,481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,408.73 : 323,159.70 = 65,645.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,408.73/323,159.70 = 65,645.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,408.73x = 323,159.70 × 65,645.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,408.73x = 21,213,837,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213,837,896.08/215,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,481.79

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