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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,573.80, 324,812.10 and 142,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,573.80, 324,812.10 and 142,215.80 is: 213,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,573.80 : 324,812.10 = 142,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,573.80/324,812.10 = 142,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,573.80x = 324,812.10 × 142,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,573.80x = 46,193,412,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,193,412,651.18/216,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,291.79

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