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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,725.20, 322,896.60 and 115,639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,725.20, 322,896.60 and 115,639.44 is: 173,088.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,725.20 : 322,896.60 = 115,639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,725.20/322,896.60 = 115,639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,725.20x = 322,896.60 × 115,639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,725.20x = 37,339,582,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,339,582,001.90/215,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,088.64

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