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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,043.40, 325,127.70 and 146,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,043.40, 325,127.70 and 146,184.60 is: 218,982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,043.40 : 325,127.70 = 146,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,043.40/325,127.70 = 146,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,043.40x = 325,127.70 × 146,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,043.40x = 47,528,662,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,528,662,773.42/217,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,982.30

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