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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,425.55, 323,285.94 and 75,184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,425.55, 323,285.94 and 75,184.18 is: 112,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,425.55 : 323,285.94 = 75,184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,425.55/323,285.94 = 75,184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,425.55x = 323,285.94 × 75,184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,425.55x = 24,305,987,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,305,987,496.21/215,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,827.78

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