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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,014.70, 325,522.05 and 182,022.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,014.70, 325,522.05 and 182,022.70 is: 273,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,014.70 : 325,522.05 = 182,022.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,014.70/325,522.05 = 182,022.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,014.70x = 325,522.05 × 182,022.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,014.70x = 59,252,402,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,252,402,450.54/217,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,034.05

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