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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,033.40, 325,355.70 and 142,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,033.40, 325,355.70 and 142,189.40 is: 213,156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,033.40 : 325,355.70 = 142,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,033.40/325,355.70 = 142,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,033.40x = 325,355.70 × 142,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,033.40x = 46,262,131,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,262,131,769.58/217,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,156.74

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