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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,005.20, 324,007.80 and 181,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,005.20, 324,007.80 and 181,013.20 is: 271,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,005.20 : 324,007.80 = 181,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,005.20/324,007.80 = 181,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,005.20x = 324,007.80 × 181,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,005.20x = 58,649,688,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,649,688,702.96/216,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,519.80

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