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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,161.40, 325,547.70 and 142,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,161.40, 325,547.70 and 142,317.40 is: 213,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,161.40 : 325,547.70 = 142,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,161.40/325,547.70 = 142,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,161.40x = 325,547.70 × 142,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,161.40x = 46,331,102,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,331,102,239.98/217,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,348.70

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