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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,125.60, 325,688.40 and 182,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,125.60, 325,688.40 and 182,133.60 is: 273,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,125.60 : 325,688.40 = 182,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,125.60/325,688.40 = 182,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,125.60x = 325,688.40 × 182,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,125.60x = 59,318,800,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318,800,770.24/217,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,200.40

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