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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,427.70, 323,141.55 and 122,115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,427.70, 323,141.55 and 122,115.70 is: 183,173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,427.70 : 323,141.55 = 122,115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,427.70/323,141.55 = 122,115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,427.70x = 323,141.55 × 122,115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,427.70x = 39,460,656,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,460,656,577.34/215,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,173.55

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