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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,004.80, 324,007.20 and 137,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,004.80, 324,007.20 and 137,467.20 is: 206,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,004.80 : 324,007.20 = 137,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,004.80/324,007.20 = 137,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,004.80x = 324,007.20 × 137,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,004.80x = 44,540,362,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,540,362,563.84/216,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,200.80

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