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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,114.90, 325,672.35 and 180,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,114.90, 325,672.35 and 180,250.90 is: 270,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,114.90 : 325,672.35 = 180,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,114.90/325,672.35 = 180,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,114.90x = 325,672.35 × 180,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,114.90x = 58,702,734,192.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,702,734,192.62/217,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,376.35

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