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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,113.20, 325,669.80 and 146,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,113.20, 325,669.80 and 146,254.40 is: 219,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,113.20 : 325,669.80 = 146,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,113.20/325,669.80 = 146,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,113.20x = 325,669.80 × 146,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,113.20x = 47,630,641,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,630,641,197.12/217,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,381.60

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