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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,154.79, 325,844.69 and 145,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,154.79, 325,844.69 and 145,158.08 is: 217,812.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,154.79 : 325,844.69 = 145,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,154.79/325,844.69 = 145,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,154.79x = 325,844.69 × 145,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,154.79x = 47,298,987,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,298,987,223.58/217,154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,812.31

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