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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,471.84, 323,256.72 and 65,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,471.84, 323,256.72 and 65,725.52 is: 98,603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,471.84 : 323,256.72 = 65,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,471.84/323,256.72 = 65,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,471.84x = 323,256.72 × 65,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,471.84x = 21,246,216,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,246,216,015.49/215,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,603.21

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