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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,553.83, 322,778.67 and 179,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,553.83, 322,778.67 and 179,926.56 is: 269,429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,553.83 : 322,778.67 = 179,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,553.83/322,778.67 = 179,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,553.83x = 322,778.67 × 179,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,553.83x = 58,076,455,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,076,455,734.48/215,553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,429.02

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