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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,428.80, 323,143.20 and 122,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,428.80, 323,143.20 and 122,116.80 is: 183,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,428.80 : 323,143.20 = 122,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,428.80/323,143.20 = 122,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,428.80x = 323,143.20 × 122,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,428.80x = 39,461,213,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,461,213,525.76/215,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,175.20

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