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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,033.20, 325,549.80 and 182,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,033.20, 325,549.80 and 182,041.20 is: 273,061.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,033.20 : 325,549.80 = 182,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,033.20/325,549.80 = 182,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,033.20x = 325,549.80 × 182,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,033.20x = 59,263,476,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,263,476,251.76/217,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,061.80

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