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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,160.40, 325,546.20 and 142,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,160.40, 325,546.20 and 142,316.40 is: 213,347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,160.40 : 325,546.20 = 142,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,160.40/325,546.20 = 142,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,160.40x = 325,546.20 × 142,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,160.40x = 46,330,563,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,330,563,217.68/217,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,347.20

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