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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,631.94, 323,732.70 and 184,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,631.94, 323,732.70 and 184,243 is: 276,607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,631.94 : 323,732.70 = 184,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,631.94/323,732.70 = 184,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,631.94x = 323,732.70 × 184,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,631.94x = 59,645,483,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,645,483,846.10/215,631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,607.83

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