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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,553.33, 322,777.92 and 179,926.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,553.33, 322,777.92 and 179,926.06 is: 269,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,553.33 : 322,777.92 = 179,926.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,553.33/322,777.92 = 179,926.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,553.33x = 322,777.92 × 179,926.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,553.33x = 58,076,159,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,076,159,400.60/215,553.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,428.26

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