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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,551.32, 322,774.93 and 179,924.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,551.32, 322,774.93 and 179,924.07 is: 269,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,551.32 : 322,774.93 = 179,924.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,551.32/322,774.93 = 179,924.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,551.32x = 322,774.93 × 179,924.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,551.32x = 58,074,977,035.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074,977,035.88/215,551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,425.29

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