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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,955.80, 325,433.70 and 138,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,955.80, 325,433.70 and 138,418.20 is: 207,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,955.80 : 325,433.70 = 138,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,955.80/325,433.70 = 138,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,955.80x = 325,433.70 × 138,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,955.80x = 45,045,946,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045,946,973.34/216,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,627.30

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