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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,751.69, 323,630.55 and 82,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,751.69, 323,630.55 and 82,638.72 is: 123,959.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,751.69 : 323,630.55 = 82,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,751.69/323,630.55 = 82,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,751.69x = 323,630.55 × 82,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,751.69x = 26,744,414,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,744,414,404.90/215,751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,959.23

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