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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,009.40, 324,995.70 and 133,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,009.40, 324,995.70 and 133,028.60 is: 199,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,009.40 : 324,995.70 = 133,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,009.40/324,995.70 = 133,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,009.40x = 324,995.70 × 133,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,009.40x = 43,233,722,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,233,722,977.02/217,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,225.12

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