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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,055.20, 325,582.80 and 146,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,055.20, 325,582.80 and 146,196.40 is: 219,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,055.20 : 325,582.80 = 146,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,055.20/325,582.80 = 146,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,055.20x = 325,582.80 × 146,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,055.20x = 47,599,033,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599,033,261.92/217,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,294.60

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