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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,427.80, 323,141.70 and 122,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,427.80, 323,141.70 and 122,115.80 is: 183,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,427.80 : 323,141.70 = 122,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,427.80/323,141.70 = 122,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,427.80x = 323,141.70 × 122,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,427.80x = 39,460,707,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,460,707,208.86/215,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,173.70

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