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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,266.80, 217,900.20 and 145,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,266.80, 217,900.20 and 145,266.80 is: 217,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,266.80 : 217,900.20 = 145,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,266.80/217,900.20 = 145,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,266.80x = 217,900.20 × 145,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,266.80x = 31,653,664,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653,664,773.36/145,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,900.20

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