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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,167.78, 325,792.59 and 82,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,167.78, 325,792.59 and 82,272.26 is: 123,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,167.78 : 325,792.59 = 82,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,167.78/325,792.59 = 82,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,167.78x = 325,792.59 × 82,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,167.78x = 26,803,691,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,803,691,041.59/217,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,423.88

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