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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,105.20, 325,657.80 and 146,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,105.20, 325,657.80 and 146,246.40 is: 219,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,105.20 : 325,657.80 = 146,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,105.20/325,657.80 = 146,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,105.20x = 325,657.80 × 146,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,105.20x = 47,626,280,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626,280,881.92/217,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,369.60

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