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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,873.70, 323,810.55 and 122,561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,873.70, 323,810.55 and 122,561.70 is: 183,842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,873.70 : 323,810.55 = 122,561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,873.70/323,810.55 = 122,561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,873.70x = 323,810.55 × 122,561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,873.70x = 39,686,771,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,686,771,485.94/215,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,842.55

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