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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,941.60, 323,936.70 and 66,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,941.60, 323,936.70 and 66,180.70 is: 99,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,941.60 : 323,936.70 = 66,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,941.60/323,936.70 = 66,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,941.60x = 323,936.70 × 66,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,941.60x = 21,438,357,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,438,357,561.69/215,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,278.50

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