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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,908.94, 323,867.46 and 73,786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,908.94, 323,867.46 and 73,786.74 is: 110,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,908.94 : 323,867.46 = 73,786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,908.94/323,867.46 = 73,786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,908.94x = 323,867.46 × 73,786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,908.94x = 23,897,124,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897,124,065.48/215,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,681.50

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