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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,971.98, 324,056.44 and 110,864.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,971.98, 324,056.44 and 110,864.82 is: 166,347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,971.98 : 324,056.44 = 110,864.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,971.98/324,056.44 = 110,864.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,971.98x = 324,056.44 × 110,864.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,971.98x = 35,926,458,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926,458,890.44/215,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,347.78

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