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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,750.63, 322,758.70 and 186,482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,750.63, 322,758.70 and 186,482.63 is: 278,974.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,750.63 : 322,758.70 = 186,482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,750.63/322,758.70 = 186,482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,750.63x = 322,758.70 × 186,482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,750.63x = 60,188,891,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,188,891,231.38/215,750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,974.35

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