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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,706.20, 325,059.30 and 181,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,706.20, 325,059.30 and 181,714.20 is: 272,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,706.20 : 325,059.30 = 181,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,706.20/325,059.30 = 181,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,706.20x = 325,059.30 × 181,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,706.20x = 59,067,890,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,067,890,652.06/216,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,571.30

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